For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 971 students in Sparta, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Sparta, NC are Alleghany High School and Sparta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sparta, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alleghany High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 Trojan Avenue
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-4554
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-4554
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Sparta Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Main Street
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-8546
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-8546
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sparta, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Sparta, NC include Alleghany High School and Sparta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sparta?
2 public schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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