Alleghany County Schools School District
School District · Sparta, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,400
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,400
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Alleghany County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Alleghany County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Alleghany High
Sparta · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Piney Creek Elementary
Piney Creek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Glade Creek Elementary
Ennice · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#96 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,685
+$1,573 vs North Carolina median
District size
1,400 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
The short answer
Alleghany County Schools ranks #96 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Alleghany County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Alleghany High (8.0/10), Piney Creek Elementary (5.1/10), and Glade Creek Elementary (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Alleghany County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alleghany High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Piney Creek Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Glade Creek Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Sparta Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Alleghany County Schools
Alleghany County Schools is a Sparta, North Carolina school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,400 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. District-level spending was $14,685 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Alleghany County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Alleghany High, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Alleghany County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 54.1% and ELA proficiency of 50.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Alleghany County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Alleghany County Schools with test data.
Schools in Alleghany County Schools
4 schoolsElementary Schools3
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Sparta
- Total Enrollment
- 1,400
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- District spending per student
- $14,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alleghany County Schools?
Alleghany County Schools has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Alleghany County Schools?
The average composite rating for Alleghany County Schools is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Alleghany County Schools?
Alleghany County Schools's district-level spending was $14,685 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alleghany County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Alleghany County Schools is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Alleghany County Schools?
Alleghany High is the highest-rated school in Alleghany County Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Alleghany County Schools?
Across schools in Alleghany County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Alleghany County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Alleghany County Schools has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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