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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Sand Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
North Sand Mountain School's student population of 694 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
North Sand Mountain School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Sand Mountain School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#296 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
20%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
31%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Sand Mountain School's ranking?
North Sand Mountain School is ranked #296 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are North Sand Mountain School often compared to?
North Sand Mountain Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryant School, Pisgah High School, North Jackson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Sand Mountain School?
The graduation rate of North Sand Mountain School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend North Sand Mountain School?
694 students attend North Sand Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of North Sand Mountain School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Sand Mountain School?
North Sand Mountain School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Sand Mountain School offer ?
North Sand Mountain School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Sand Mountain School part of?
North Sand Mountain School is part of Jackson County School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
Fantastic place can not wait to graduate
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