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Gaylesville High School vs. Sand Rock High School

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School Overview

School
Gaylesville High School
760 Trojan Way
Gaylesville, AL 35973
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Sand Rock High School
1950 Sand Rock Avenue
Leesburg, AL 35983
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Gaylesville High School ranked #529 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #584 in 2022 and from as low as #977 in 2010, placing it in the top 50% of schools statewide.
Math proficiency was 20–24% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, showing a decline from 41% proficiency in 2019; reading proficiency was 50–54%, higher than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 30–34%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 489 students in 2000 to 361 in 2023; free and reduced–price lunch eligibility increased substantially over the past two decades, reaching 73% free lunch eligibility in 2023, indicating rising socioeconomic need.
Gaylesville High School serves grades PK–12 with 361 students and a student–teacher ratio of approximately 14:1 in 2023, lower than many district peers, reflecting stronger student attention.
Graduation rate was approximately 80% in 2023, lower than the state average of 88% and district average of 87%, with the rate remaining mostly steady but below state and district levels over recent years.
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
361 students
804 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gaylesville 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
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gaylesville High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sand Rock High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gaylesville 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
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gaylesville 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

#529 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 Gaylesville 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
27%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gaylesville 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.
50-54%
(Top 50% 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 Gaylesville 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.
30-34%
(Top 50% 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 Gaylesville 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.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Gaylesville 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 Gaylesville High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sand Rock High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
55
Kindergarten Students
24
62
Grade 1 Students
32
70
Grade 2 Students
25
61
Grade 3 Students
28
62
Grade 4 Students
23
66
Grade 5 Students
27
46
Grade 6 Students
27
51
Grade 7 Students
21
52
Grade 8 Students
22
64
Grade 9 Students
33
80
Grade 10 Students
20
50
Grade 11 Students
28
42
Grade 12 Students
32
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 Gaylesville 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 2022-23 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
n/a
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 Gaylesville 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gaylesville 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
97%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gaylesville 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
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gaylesville 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.
0.06
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gaylesville 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
73%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gaylesville 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 Gaylesville 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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