Summary:
The 28675 zip code area is home to two schools - Sparta Elementary and Alleghany High, both part of the Alleghany County Schools district. While Sparta Elementary struggles with low academic performance and serves a high-poverty student population, Alleghany High has shown steady improvement and stronger academic outcomes.
Sparta Elementary has a relatively large enrollment of 560 students, spanning grades PK-8, but consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of North Carolina elementary schools. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels performing above the district and state averages in math and reading, while others lag behind. With a high free/reduced lunch rate of nearly 80%, Sparta Elementary serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges.
In contrast, Alleghany High has a moderate enrollment of 411 students in grades 9-12 and has shown improvement in its statewide ranking over the past 3 years, moving from the bottom two-thirds to the top half of North Carolina high schools. The school demonstrates relatively strong performance on end-of-course exams in Math I, Math III, and Biology, exceeding district and state averages. Additionally, Alleghany High maintains a solid 4-year graduation rate of 87.7%, outpacing the district and state.
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