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North Sand Mountain School

29333 Al Highway 71
Higdon, AL 35979
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, North Sand Mountain School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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North Sand Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
North Sand Mountain School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
692 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
North Sand Mountain School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Sand Mountain School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#237 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
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37%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Sand Mountain School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Sand Mountain School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Sand Mountain School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
21%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in North Sand Mountain School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Sand Mountain School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Sand Mountain School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
77%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Sand Mountain School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Sand Mountain School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of North Sand Mountain School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Sand Mountain School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Sand Mountain School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Sand Mountain School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Sand Mountain School's ranking?
North Sand Mountain School is ranked #237 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are North Sand Mountain School often compared to?
North Sand Mountain Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryant School, North Jackson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Sand Mountain School?
The graduation rate of North Sand Mountain School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend North Sand Mountain School?
692 students attend North Sand Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of North Sand Mountain School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Sand Mountain School?
North Sand Mountain School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Sand Mountain School offer ?
North Sand Mountain School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is North Sand Mountain School part of?
North Sand Mountain School is part of Jackson County School District.

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4   6/30/2018
Fantastic place can not wait to graduate
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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