Sparkman Ninth Grade School

2680 Jeff Road
Harvest, AL 35749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sparkman Ninth Grade School's student population of 668 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
668 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sparkman Ninth Grade School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
9%
10%
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Black
33%
32%
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White
49%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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(13-14)
<50%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sparkman Ninth Grade School often compared to?
Sparkman Ninth Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bob Jones High School, Virgil Grissom High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
The graduation rate of Sparkman Ninth Grade School is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
668 students attend Sparkman Ninth Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sparkman Ninth Grade School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sparkman Ninth Grade School offer ?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Sparkman Ninth Grade School part of?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School is part of Madison County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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