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North Sand Mountain School vs. Pisgah High School

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School Overview

School
North Sand Mountain School
29333 Al Highway 71
Higdon, AL 35979
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Pisgah High School
60 Metcalf St
Pisgah, AL 35765
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

North Sand Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
North Sand Mountain School ranked #296 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #506 in 2021, placing it in the top 30% of public schools statewide and reflecting a positive overall ranking trend for this Union County NJ high school.
Reading proficiency was 62% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, while math proficiency was 35%, higher than the state average of 30%; science proficiency ranged between 45–49%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable at approximately 700 students from prekindergarten through grade 12 for this Berkeley Heights public high school, with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1; 47% of students qualified for free lunch and 8% for reduced–price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
Minority enrollment stood at 24%, with American Indian students comprising the largest minority group at 21%, reflecting the school's demographic composition and diversity trends.
Graduation rates ranged from 85% to 89% in recent years, slightly lower than the state average of 88%, indicating room for improvement in student completion outcomes.
Pisgah High School, a Union County NJ high school offering grades Pre–K through 12, ranked #454 in the state in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #93 in 2010 and showing weaker performance over the last decade.
In 2023, math proficiency was 29%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 52%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 40–44%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 603 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1; minority enrollment was 31%, and free and reduced lunch eligibility rose sharply from 34% in 1999 to 62% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The graduation rate remained consistently strong at 90% or above over recent years, slightly exceeding the state average of 88% in 2023.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
703 students
603 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Sand Mountain School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pisgah High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Sand Mountain School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pisgah High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Sand Mountain School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pisgah High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Sand Mountain School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jackson 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 Pisgah High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jackson 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

#296 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#454 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Sand Mountain 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 Pisgah High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in AL)
29%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Sand Mountain School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jackson 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 Pisgah High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jackson County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Sand Mountain School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jackson 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 Pisgah High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jackson 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)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Sand Mountain School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jackson 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 Pisgah High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jackson County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Sand Mountain School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jackson 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 Pisgah High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jackson 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 North Sand Mountain School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pisgah High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
14
Kindergarten Students
44
32
Grade 1 Students
48
39
Grade 2 Students
42
32
Grade 3 Students
42
42
Grade 4 Students
37
38
Grade 5 Students
48
34
Grade 6 Students
42
46
Grade 7 Students
62
42
Grade 8 Students
56
40
Grade 9 Students
62
65
Grade 10 Students
79
71
Grade 11 Students
55
55
Grade 12 Students
70
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
21%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Sand Mountain School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jackson 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 American Indian at Pisgah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jackson 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
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pisgah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jackson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Sand Mountain School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jackson 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 Pisgah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jackson 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
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Sand Mountain School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jackson 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 Black at Pisgah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jackson 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
76%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Sand Mountain School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jackson 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 Pisgah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jackson 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%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pisgah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jackson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.38
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Sand Mountain School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jackson 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 Pisgah High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jackson 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
47%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Sand Mountain School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jackson 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 Pisgah High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jackson 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
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Sand Mountain School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jackson 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 Pisgah High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jackson 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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