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Sparkman High School

Q: Is Sparkman High School a good school?

Sparkman High School ranks 59 th of 386 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

59^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 386 Alabama High Schools

Better than 85% of Alabama high schools

Summary

Sparkman High School in Harvest, AL, serves approximately 1,770 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Madison County school district, a growing suburban area near Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal.

Sparkman is a solid, steadily improving school that consistently outperforms state averages in every subject. In the most recent testing, 34.65% of students were proficient in Math, 42.94% in Science, and 47.15% in English—beating state averages by 7.4, 6.8, and 13.4 percentage points respectively. These scores have climbed significantly over the past three years, with Math proficiency up 36% and English up 24%. The school also boasts a strong 96.5% graduation rate, exceeding both the district (95.6%) and state (91.5%) rates. What's particularly impressive is how well Sparkman supports specific groups of students—it ranks in the 89th percentile statewide for African American students and has ranked 1st or 2nd in the state for military-connected students, a major plus given the school's proximity to Redstone Arsenal. Students from low-income backgrounds also perform well, ranking in the 74th percentile.

Compared to nearby schools, Sparkman holds a strong middle position. It outperforms Hazel Green High School (its same-district neighbor) but trails elite Madison City schools like James Clemens High School and Bob Jones High School, as well as Huntsville High School. Notably, Sparkman achieves its results with less funding per student ($8,030) than many lower-performing schools in the region, suggesting efficient resource use. The school's main challenges are rising chronic absenteeism (15.2%, above the state's 12%) and recent declines in support for English Language Learner and Special Education students. Still, with its upward academic trajectory and strong graduation rates, Sparkman is a dependable choice for families seeking a well-rounded, high-performing comprehensive high school.

1,770

Students ?

20.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,030

Per pupil spending ?

36.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2616 Jeff Rd
Harvest, AL 35749

(256) 837-0331

District: Madison County

Feeder schools for Sparkman High School:

Elementary:	Endeavor Elementary School
	Harvest School
	Legacy Elementary School
	Madison Cross Roads Elementary School
	More...
	Monrovia Elementary School
Middle:	Monrovia Middle School
	Sparkman Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.9%

African American:

35.7%

Hispanic:

9.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 74th percentile in 2019 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (42% vs 32% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Alabama high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Alabama average (92%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg39%

Alabama avg32%

59^th of 386

Alabama public high schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5High Schools in the Madison County

34^th of 140Madison County among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	80.4	59 of 386	84.7%	★★★★☆
2025	88.4	37 of 374	90.1%	★★★★★
2024	71.6	79 of 378	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	74.6	76 of 371	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	78.6	62 of 367	83.1%	★★★★☆
2021	78.7	61 of 371	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	72.7	95 of 366	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	82.3	54 of 356	84.8%	★★★★☆
2017	85.0	41 of 353	88.4%	★★★★☆
2016	85.9	33 of 351	90.6%	★★★★★
2015	88.7	30 of 353	91.5%	★★★★★
2014	89.4	26 of 358	92.7%	★★★★★
2013	67.3	66 of 358	81.6%	★★★★☆
2012	74.3	56 of 358	84.4%	★★★★☆
2011	66.5	104 of 360	71.1%	★★★★☆
2010	68.5	92 of 358	74.3%	★★★★☆
2009	69.5	74 of 357	79.3%	★★★★☆
2008	75.0	44 of 359	87.7%	★★★★☆
2007	69.8	101 of 358	71.8%	★★★★☆
2006	72.7	52 of 357	85.4%	★★★★☆
2005	69.9	80 of 359	77.7%	★★★★☆
2004	72.7	59 of 357	83.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	27 of 238	88.7%	★★★★☆
2025	91.8	11 of 228	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	50.2	88 of 231	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.0	47 of 224	79.0%	★★★★☆
2022	65.3	41 of 222	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	73.5	30 of 228	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	75.2	34 of 224	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	70.4	40 of 223	82.1%	★★★★☆
2017	57.2	52 of 189	72.5%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	30.0	12 of 16	25.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.0	15 of 17	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	55.3	9 of 16	43.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.6	10 of 18	44.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.6	9 of 18	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.3	9 of 18	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.2	7 of 17	58.8%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	21.0	80 of 90	11.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	49.4	22 of 75	70.7%	★★★★☆
2024	40.3	33 of 63	47.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.3	16 of 39	59.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	71.5	85 of 377	77.5%	★★★★☆
2025	81.8	57 of 359	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	71.0	83 of 366	77.3%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	78 of 358	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	77.0	64 of 367	82.6%	★★★★☆
2021	76.7	62 of 359	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	71.9	90 of 354	74.6%	★★★★☆
2018	75.5	72 of 347	79.3%	★★★★☆
2017	78.8	58 of 343	83.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	88.0	17 of 142	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	55.0	51 of 139	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.1	20 of 122	83.6%	★★★★☆
2022	86.2	11 of 114	90.4%	★★★★★
2021	59.0	35 of 113	69.0%	★★★★☆
2019	75.1	24 of 103	76.7%	★★★★☆
2018	88.3	10 of 95	89.5%	★★★★★
2017	92.8	6 of 93	93.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	64.6	98 of 383	74.4%	★★★★☆
2025	82.4	39 of 367	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	55.1	135 of 375	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.5	111 of 349	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.1	79 of 361	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	59.4	122 of 361	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.2	158 of 358	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.7	81 of 349	76.8%	★★★★☆
2017	45.7	159 of 315	49.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	84.8	47 of 380	87.6%	★★★★☆
2025	90.6	31 of 363	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	69.0	90 of 368	75.5%	★★★★☆
2023	68.5	87 of 358	75.7%	★★★★☆
2022	76.7	67 of 366	81.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.8	65 of 366	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	71.2	89 of 357	75.1%	★★★★☆
2018	84.8	43 of 350	87.7%	★★★★☆
2017	86.7	33 of 339	90.3%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	88.4	2 of 29	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	48.9	13 of 24	45.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	89.5	1 of 27	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	24.3	21 of 26	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	63.9	8 of 25	68.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	65.4	34 of 123	72.4%	★★★★☆
2025	77.8	11 of 66	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	56.0	24 of 56	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.7	11 of 45	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	55.6	20 of 40	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.2	20 of 43	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.6	11 of 37	70.3%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	77.3	10 of 57	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	94.0	4 of 55	92.7%	★★★★★
2023	93.2	3 of 45	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	89.5	6 of 40	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	57.3	16 of 40	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.0	12 of 35	65.7%	★★★★☆
2018	85.8	1 of 12	91.7%	★★★★★
2017	82.9	1 of 12	91.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	37.0	117 of 197	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	56.2	66 of 194	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.1	36 of 198	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	32.2	118 of 182	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.8	46 of 169	72.8%	★★★★☆
2021	57.3	62 of 196	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.4	93 of 171	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	96.5	7 of 160	95.6%	★★★★★
2017	82.1	8 of 83	90.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	86.9	40 of 320	87.5%	★★★★☆
2025	91.0	28 of 325	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	76.0	62 of 325	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	77.0	66 of 317	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	83.3	43 of 326	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	80.4	53 of 319	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	70.3	74 of 313	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	86.1	40 of 300	86.7%	★★★★☆
2017	85.3	28 of 230	87.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Military Connected (2025)93rd percentile+3 vs school

African American (2026)89th percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)88th percentile~ school

Male (2026)88th percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)88th percentile+3 vs school

Native American (2025)82nd percentile-8 vs school

Female (2026)77th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)74th percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)72nd percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2026)41st percentile-44 vs school

Asian (2026)25th percentile-60 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)11th percentile-74 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English47%+13 vs state

Science43%+7 vs state

Mathematics35%+7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, January 27, 2018

I feel people think Sparkman is not a good school but it is teacher wise student wise I feel that the community is great. I love that my kids love school and are doin very well in their class I would tell people that I love the kids their and the teachers. Overall, Sparkman High School is a great school. Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Sparkman is such an awesome school, I love it there! I'm a part of the Medical Academy and it has opened my eyes to the world of health care, I know for sure that there is *nothing* else I'd rather do with the rest of my life. The band, choir, theater, journalism, JROTC, and many many programs make it a fantastic place to go to school. Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, September 23, 2009

I GO TO THIS SCHOOL I GRADUATE MAY OF 2010....IM IN J.R.O.T.C. AND I THINK SPARKMAN ROCKS Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)				Summative Assessment Science (2026)		Summative Assessment English (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sparkman High School	Public	9-12	2616 Jeff Rd	Harvest	35749	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(256) 837-0331	1,770	88	20.1	36.6%	777 (43.9%)	632 (35.7%)	175 (9.9%)	33 (1.9%)	54 (3.1%)	7 (0.4%)	92 (5.2%)	80.4	59^th of 386 public high schools	84.7%		88.4	37^th of 374 public high schools	90.1%	22				34.7		42.9				47.2	$8,030	$650	$7,341
Jemison High School	Public	9-12	5000 Pulaski Pike	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-8100	858	44	19.4	69.5%	47 (5.5%)	616 (71.8%)	158 (18.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	31 (3.6%)	28.4	276^th of 386 public high schools	28.5%		12.9	343^rd of 374 public high schools	8.3%	67				14.6		19.3				21.3	$11,834	$2,162	$9,671
East Limestone High School	Public	6-12	15641 E Limestone Rd	Athens	35613	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	No	(256) 233-6660	1,216	63	19.2	34.0%	775 (63.7%)	261 (21.5%)	97 (8.0%)	26 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	52 (4.3%)	84.1	47^th of 386 public high schools	87.8%		63.7	114^th of 374 public high schools	69.5%	67	41.6	38.9	45.6	38.8	60.4	53.3	71.4	72.5	60.4	40.3	$7,987	$597	$7,375
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	300 Explorer Boulevard	Huntsville	35806	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7576	916	54	16.9	57.5%	117 (12.8%)	469 (51.2%)	264 (28.8%)	7 (0.8%)	5 (0.5%)	6 (0.7%)	48 (5.2%)	21.3	311^th of 386 public high schools	19.4%		18.6	303^rd of 374 public high schools	19.0%	8				7.2		16.3				20.5	$10,661	$882	$9,778
Bob Jones High School	Public	9-12	650 Hughes Rd	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	No	(256) 772-2547	2,048	113	18.0	25.4%	1,096 (53.5%)	469 (22.9%)	183 (8.9%)	142 (6.9%)	14 (0.7%)	1 (0.0%)	143 (7.0%)	95.9	16^th of 386 public high schools	95.9%		93.9	22^nd of 374 public high schools	94.1%	6				53.4		61.0				53.3	$9,356	$610	$8,716
Lee High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2500 Meridian Street	Huntsville	35811	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(256) 428-8150	877	49	18.0	59.7%	143 (16.3%)	576 (65.7%)	116 (13.2%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.4%)	36.3	246^th of 386 public high schools	36.3%		40.9	207^th of 374 public high schools	44.7%	39				10.1		22.9				32.2	$12,340	$1,764	$10,575
New Century Technology High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2500 Meridian Street NW	Huntsville	35811	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	Yes	No	No	(256) 428-7800	366	27	13.5	20.8%	176 (48.1%)	106 (29.0%)	54 (14.8%)	12 (3.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	100	3^rd of 386 public high schools	99.2%		99.8	4^th of 374 public high schools	98.9%	1				75.3		82.7				90.1
James Clemens High School	Public	9-12	11306 County Line Road	Madison	35756	Limestone County	Madison City	No	No	No	No	(256) 216-5313	2,159	121	17.8	23.3%	1,169 (54.1%)	418 (19.4%)	208 (9.6%)	221 (10.2%)	12 (0.6%)	5 (0.2%)	126 (5.8%)	97	15^th of 386 public high schools	96.1%		95.1	16^th of 374 public high schools	95.7%	1				58.4		63.0				55.2	$9,387	$717	$8,640
Hazel Green High School	Public	9-12	14380 Highway 231431 N	Hazel Green	35750	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(256) 851-3220	1,454	74	19.6	40.7%	798 (54.9%)	374 (25.7%)	121 (8.3%)	15 (1.0%)	68 (4.7%)	2 (0.1%)	76 (5.2%)	73.1	89^th of 386 public high schools	76.9%		81.6	56^th of 374 public high schools	85.0%	33				27.2		40.7				46.3	$9,090	$852	$8,199
Huntsville Center For Technology	Public	9-12	2603 Memorial Parkway NW	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7810																			(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sparkman High School

What is the racial makeup of Sparkman High School?

Students at Sparkman High School are 44% White, 36% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What district is Sparkman High School in?

Madison County

What schools feed into Sparkman High School?

Sparkman High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Endeavor Elementary School
Elementary : Harvest School
Elementary : Legacy Elementary School
Elementary : Madison Cross Roads Elementary School
Elementary : Monrovia Elementary School
Middle : Monrovia Middle School
Middle : Sparkman Middle School

How many students attend Sparkman High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,770 students attended Sparkman High School.

Is Sparkman High School a good school?

Sparkman High School ranks 59^th of 386 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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