Sand Rock High School serves 792 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Sand Rock High 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 19% (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 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sand Rock High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sand Rock High School's student population of 792 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sand Rock High 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 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
n/a
32%
White
91%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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 Sand Rock High School's ranking?
Sand Rock High School is ranked #484 out of 1,276 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 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 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 Sand Rock High School?
The graduation rate of Sand Rock High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sand Rock High School?
792 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 American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
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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