Sweet Water High School ranked #319 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #215 in 2021 and #150 in 2019, indicating a downward trend in state ranking for this Union County NJ high school.
Math proficiency was 48% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this reflects a decline from 71% in 2019; reading proficiency was 51%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged 40–44%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly declined from 658 students in 2016 to 568 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 37%, and 50% of students qualifying for free lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic stability over recent years.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 12, with 568 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, among the lowest ratios in Alabama, contributing to its ranking in the top 10% for student attention.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweet Water High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sweet Water High School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1870
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Sweet Water High 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 Sweet Water High School is 0.52, 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
#319 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
35%
31%
White
60%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Water High School's ranking?
Sweet Water High School is ranked #319 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sweet Water High School often compared to?
Sweet Water High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marengo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweet Water High School?
The graduation rate of Sweet Water High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sweet Water High School?
600 students attend Sweet Water High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sweet Water High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweet Water High School?
Sweet Water High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sweet Water High School offer ?
Sweet Water High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweet Water High School part of?
Sweet Water High School is part of Marengo County School District.
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