Summary:
The city of Sparta, North Carolina is home to two schools: Sparta Elementary and Alleghany High, both part of the Alleghany County Schools district. Based on the available data, Alleghany High appears to be the stronger-performing school in the area, with higher test scores, a better statewide ranking, and a higher graduation rate compared to Sparta Elementary.
Sparta Elementary has lower proficiency rates than the county and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, and is ranked 1143 out of 1490 North Carolina elementary schools. In contrast, Alleghany High is ranked 289 out of 641 North Carolina high schools and outperforms the county and state averages in Math I and Math III end-of-course exams. Alleghany High also has a higher four-year graduation rate of 87.7%.
While both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, Sparta Elementary serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 79.82% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Alleghany High has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 62.53%. Additionally, Alleghany High spends more per student ($13,265) compared to Sparta Elementary ($12,210), which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.
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