Sand Rock High School

1950 Sand Rock Avenue
Leesburg, AL 35983
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 773 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sand Rock High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 773 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sand Rock High School's student population of 773 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
773 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Sand Rock High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Rock High School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#583 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sand Rock High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sand Rock High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sand Rock High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sand Rock High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sand Rock High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sand Rock High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sand Rock High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sand Rock High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sand Rock High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sand Rock High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sand Rock High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Sand Rock High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sand Rock High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sand Rock High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sand Rock High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sand Rock High School's ranking?
Sand Rock High School is ranked #583 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sand Rock High School often compared to?
Sand Rock High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Bluff High School, Cherokee County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sand Rock High School?
The graduation rate of Sand Rock High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sand Rock High School?
773 students attend Sand Rock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sand Rock High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Rock High School?
Sand Rock High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sand Rock High School offer ?
Sand Rock High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sand Rock High School part of?
Sand Rock High School is part of Cherokee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 773 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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