Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Spring Garden High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Garden High School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spring Garden 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 Spring Garden High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#587 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
95%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 is Spring Garden High School's ranking?
Spring Garden High School is ranked #587 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Garden High School?
The graduation rate of Spring Garden High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Spring Garden High School?
540 students attend Spring Garden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Spring Garden High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Garden High School?
Spring Garden High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spring Garden High School offer ?
Spring Garden High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Garden High School part of?
Spring Garden High School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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