For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 426 students in Sparta, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Sparta, NC is Alleghany High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Sparta, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alleghany High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sparta, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alleghany High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 Trojan Avenue
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-4554
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-4554
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sparta, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Sparta, NC include Alleghany High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sparta?
1 public high schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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