Sparkman Ninth Grade School vs. Virgil Grissom High School
Should I attend Sparkman Ninth Grade School or Virgil Grissom High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Sparkman Ninth Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Virgil Grissom High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Sparkman Ninth Grade School serves 668 students in grades 9.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 1,952 students in grades 9-12, Virgil Grissom High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9
9-12
Total Students
668 students
1,952 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
95 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#428 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
34%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
40%
n/a
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
n/a
Grade 9 Students
668
619
Grade 10 Students
-
477
Grade 11 Students
-
456
Grade 12 Students
-
400
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
17%
% Black
33%
18%
% White
49%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.65
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
