North Sand Mountain School
- North Sand Mountain School serves 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
North Sand Mountain School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
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 5% 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 Comparison
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Sand Mountain School is 0.35, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #583 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 20% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| White | 78% | 55% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Trenton Davis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 332 students
4.4 miles
5491 Highway 301
Trenton, GA 30752
(706)657-6300 4.4 PK-5 332 - Trenton Dade Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 490 students
5.6 miles
250 Pace Dr
Trenton, GA 30752
(706)657-6491 5.6 6-8 490 - Trenton Dade Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 751 students
6.0 miles
306 Wolverine Dr
Trenton, GA 30752
(706)657-8253 6.0 PK-5 751 - Trenton Dade County High School Grades: 9-12 | 572 students
6.1 miles
300 Tradition Ln
Trenton, GA 30752
(706)657-7517 6.1 9-12 572 - Bryant Bryant School Grades: K-8 | 145 students
6.2 miles
6645 Al Highway 73
Bryant, AL 35958
(256)597-2203 6.2 K-8 145
School Reviews
| 4 Fantastic place can not wait to graduate - Posted by Student/Alumni - Not for u |
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