Sparkman Ninth Grade School serves 622 students in grades 9.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sparkman Ninth Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sparkman Ninth Grade School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sparkman Ninth Grade School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
36%
32%
White
44%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
622 students attend Sparkman Ninth Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sparkman Ninth Grade School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sparkman Ninth Grade School offer ?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School offers enrollment in grades 9 (No virtual instruction).
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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