Serving 804 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sand Rock High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sand Rock High School's student population of 804 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
804 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sand Rock High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Rock High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
92%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Rock High School's ranking?
Sand Rock High School is ranked #583 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sand Rock High School often compared to?
Sand Rock High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Bluff High School, Cherokee County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sand Rock High School?
The graduation rate of Sand Rock High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sand Rock High School?
804 students attend Sand Rock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sand Rock High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Rock High School?
Sand Rock High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sand Rock High School offer ?
Sand Rock High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand Rock High School part of?
Sand Rock High School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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