Sardis High School's overall state ranking declined from #378 in 2018 to #1038 in 2023, indicating weaker performance over time among Alabama high schools.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, with Sardis maintaining a 95% rate from 2018 to 2023 compared to the state average near 88–91%.
Math proficiency remained below the state average, at 10–14% in 2023 versus 30% statewide, while reading proficiency was 20–24%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 25–29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased slightly to 585 students in 2023, with a majority white student body (82%) and minority enrollment at 18%; 55% of students qualified for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
Sardis High School serves grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supporting average class sizes consistent with other Union County NJ high schools and similar suburban New Jersey high schools.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sardis High School serves the northwest part of Boaz, AL, covering an area of approximately 58.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of about 3 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 8.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sardis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sardis High School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1936
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Sardis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sardis High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
31%
White
79%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sardis High School's ranking?
Sardis High School is ranked #1038 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sardis High School often compared to?
Sardis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Etowah High School, Southside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sardis High School?
The graduation rate of Sardis High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sardis High School?
546 students attend Sardis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sardis High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sardis High School?
Sardis High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sardis High School offer ?
Sardis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sardis High School part of?
Sardis High School is part of Etowah County School District.
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