North Sand Mountain School
North Sand Mountain School serves 695 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
North Sand Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
North Sand Mountain School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 695 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Rankings
North Sand Mountain School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of North Sand Mountain School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #428 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 20% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 77% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 91% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to North Sand Mountain School is Dade County High School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dade Middle School (5.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Davis Elementary School (4.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Trenton Davis Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 332 students10
4.4 miles
5491 Highway 301
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6300 4.4 PK-5 332 - Trenton Dade Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 490 students10
5.6 miles
250 Pace Dr
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6491 5.6 6-8 490 - Trenton Dade Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 751 students10
6.0 miles
306 Wolverine Dr
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-8253 6 PK-5 751 - Trenton Dade County High School Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 572 students10
6.1 miles
300 Tradition Ln
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-7517 6.1 9-12 572 - Bryant Bryant School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 145 students10
6.2 miles
6645 Al Highway 73
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-2203 6.2 K-8 145
School Reviews
| 4 6/30/2018 Fantastic place can not wait to graduate - Posted by Student/Alumni - Not for u |
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