Summary:
The city of Sparta, North Carolina is home to two public schools: Sparta Elementary and Alleghany High. While both schools have areas of strength, there are no clear standout performers in the Sparta area. The schools serve a relatively homogeneous student population, with higher concentrations of Hispanic and low-income students at the elementary level.
Sparta Elementary serves 558 students in grades PK-8, with a racial makeup of 68.1% White and 27.78% Hispanic. The school has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 76.7%, indicating a large population of students from lower-income families. Academically, Sparta Elementary's proficiency rates in math and reading are below the county and state averages. The school is ranked 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Alleghany High, serving 426 students in grades 9-12, has a similar racial makeup to Sparta Elementary, with 71.6% White and 25.35% Hispanic students. The high school has a lower free/reduced lunch rate of 58.92% compared to the elementary school. Alleghany High's academic performance, while still below state averages, is slightly better than Sparta Elementary, earning a 3 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Overall, the Alleghany County Schools district has room for improvement in terms of academic achievement, racial diversity, and socioeconomic equity across both schools.
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