North Sand Mountain School serves 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
North Sand Mountain School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Sand Mountain School's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Sand Mountain School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Sand Mountain School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#506 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
23%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
32%
White
74%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Sand Mountain School's ranking?
North Sand Mountain School is ranked #506 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Sand Mountain School?
The graduation rate of North Sand Mountain School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend North Sand Mountain School?
707 students attend North Sand Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of North Sand Mountain School students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Sand Mountain School?
North Sand Mountain School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does North Sand Mountain School offer ?
North Sand Mountain School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is North Sand Mountain School part of?
North Sand Mountain School is part of Jackson County School District.
School Reviews
4 6/30/2018
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