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Sweet Water High School

440 Main Street
Sweet Water, AL 36782

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Tel: (334) 994-4263

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Sweet Water High School serves 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

Sweet Water High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 577 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sweet Water High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Sweet Water High School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Total Students

577 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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School Rankings

Sweet Water High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Sweet Water High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#215 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

33%

24%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

59%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

36%

32%

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White

62%

53%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.49

0.61

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Graduation Rate

≥90%

90%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

50%

48%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Marengo County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweet Water High School's ranking?

Sweet Water High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sweet Water High School?

The graduation rate of Sweet Water High School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.

How many students attend Sweet Water High School?

577 students attend Sweet Water High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Sweet Water High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweet Water High School?

Sweet Water High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Sweet Water High School offer ?

Sweet Water High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12

What school district is Sweet Water High School part of?

Sweet Water High School is part of Marengo County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 577 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education