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Cedar Bluff High School vs. Sand Rock High School

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School Overview

School
Cedar Bluff High School
3655 Old Highway 9
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Sand Rock High School
1950 Sand Rock Avenue
Leesburg, AL 35983
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Cedar Bluff High School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades PK–12, ranked #415 in the state in 2023, reflecting a decline from #363 in 2022 and #358 in 2021.
Math proficiency was 31%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 55%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 45–49%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly increased to 623 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; the school experienced a rise in free lunch eligibility to 67%, indicating a growing low–income student population.
Minority enrollment was 12%, with the majority being White non–Hispanic students; demographic data showed stability in racial composition over recent years.
Graduation rates consistently met or exceeded 90%, surpassing the state average of 88% as of 2023, positioning in the top 50% of Alabama high schools academically.
Sand Rock High School, an active Union County NJ high school serving grades PK–12, was ranked #488 in the state in 2023, improving from #583 in 2022 but fluctuating within the top 50% over recent years.
In 2023, math proficiency was 27%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 51%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged from 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 804 students with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment remained low at 8%, and 54% of students were eligible for free lunch, up from 30% in 1999, indicating a socioeconomic increase.
Graduation rates consistently met or exceeded the state average, with 90% graduating in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%.
The school experienced a notable decline in math proficiency from highs above 40% in the mid–2010s to below 30% since 2021, while reading proficiency showed improvement above state levels in recent years.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
623 students
804 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cedar Bluff High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sand Rock High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cedar Bluff High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sand Rock High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cedar Bluff High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sand Rock High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Bluff High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherokee County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sand Rock High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherokee County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#415 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#488 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cedar Bluff High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sand Rock High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in AL)
27%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Bluff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sand Rock High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Bluff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sand Rock High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Bluff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sand Rock High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cedar Bluff High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sand Rock High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cedar Bluff High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sand Rock High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
55
Kindergarten Students
52
62
Grade 1 Students
59
70
Grade 2 Students
54
61
Grade 3 Students
34
62
Grade 4 Students
51
66
Grade 5 Students
47
46
Grade 6 Students
34
51
Grade 7 Students
51
52
Grade 8 Students
44
64
Grade 9 Students
43
80
Grade 10 Students
54
50
Grade 11 Students
46
42
Grade 12 Students
37
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cedar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sand Rock High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cedar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sand Rock High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cedar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sand Rock High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cedar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sand Rock High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
88%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cedar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sand Rock High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cedar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sand Rock High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cedar Bluff High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sand Rock High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cedar Bluff High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sand Rock High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cedar Bluff High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sand Rock High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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