Sparkman Ninth Grade School (2026 Ranking)

Q: What schools are Sparkman Ninth Grade School often compared to?

Sparkman Ninth Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bob Jones High School, Virgil Grissom High School by visitors of our site.

Q: What is the graduation rate of Sparkman Ninth Grade School?

The graduation rate of Sparkman Ninth Grade School is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 86%.

Q: How many students attend Sparkman Ninth Grade School?

622 students attend Sparkman Ninth Grade School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Sparkman Ninth Grade School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparkman Ninth Grade School?

Sparkman Ninth Grade School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.

Q: What grades does Sparkman Ninth Grade School offer ?

Sparkman Ninth Grade School offers enrollment in grades 9 (No virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Sparkman Ninth Grade School part of?

Sparkman Ninth Grade School is part of Madison County School District.

2680 Jeff Road
Harvest, AL 35749

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Tel: (256) 851-4560

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Sparkman Ninth Grade School serves 622 students in grades 9.

The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9
Enrollment: 622 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
: <50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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Sparkman Ninth Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Sparkman Ninth Grade School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

622 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Sparkman Ninth Grade School
2023	651
2022	668
2021	610
2020	623
2019	623
2018	607
2017	607
2016	646
2015	616
2014	695
2013	637
2012	679
2011	642
2010	691
2009	714
2008	687
2007	713

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sparkman Ninth Grade School
2023	37
2022	31
2021	32
2020	29
2019	29
2018	34
2017	34
2016	34
2015	36
2014	36
2013	37
2012	38
2011	39
2010	39
2009	43

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School Rankings

The of Sparkman Ninth Grade School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

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State Level (AL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sparkman Ninth Grade School	Alabama	Madison County School District
2023	18:1	17:1	18:1
2022	22:1	18:1	18:1
2021	19:1	17:1	18:1
2020	21:1	17:1	18:1
2019	21:1	17:1	18:1
2018	18:1	18:1	18:1
2017	18:1	17:1	18:1
2016	19:1	18:1	18:1
2015	17:1	18:1	17:1
2014	19:1	16:1	17:1
2013	17:1	14:1	15:1
2012	18:1	16:1	16:1
2011	16:1	15:1	16:1
2010	18:1	16:1	17:1
2009	17:1	16:1	17:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Sparkman Ninth Grade School	Alabama	Madison County School District
2023	3%	1%	5%
2022	3%	1%	6%
2021	3%	1%	5%
2020	3%	1%	7%
2019	3%	1%	7%
2018	5%	1%	7%
2017	5%	1%	7%
2016	3%	1%	6%
2015	3%	1%	7%
2014	4%	1%	6%
2013	4%	1%	6%
2012	3%	1%	6%
2011	3%	1%	6%
2010	3%	1%	6%
2009	2%	1%	5%
2008	2%	1%	5%
2007	2%	1%	5%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Sparkman Ninth Grade School	Alabama	Madison County School District
2023	1%	1%	1%
2022	2%	1%	1%
2021	2%	2%	1%
2020	3%	2%	1%
2019	3%	2%	1%
2018	1%	2%	1%
2017	1%	2%	1%
2016	2%	1%	1%
2015	2%	2%	1%
2014	2%	1%	2%
2013	2%	1%	1%
2012	2%	1%	2%
2011	2%	2%	2%
2010	2%	2%	2%
2009	2%	1%	2%
2008	1%	1%	2%
2007	3%	1%	2%

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Hispanic

10%

11%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Sparkman Ninth Grade School	Alabama	Madison County School District
2023	9%	11%	8%
2022	9%	10%	7%
2021	9%	9%	6%
2020	5%	8%	5%
2019	5%	8%	5%
2018	4%	7%	4%
2017	4%	7%	4%
2016	5%	7%	4%
2015	5%	6%	3%
2014	4%	5%	3%
2013	2%	5%	3%
2012	3%	5%	3%
2011	2%	4%	2%
2010	2%	4%	3%
2009	3%	4%	2%
2008	3%	4%	2%
2007	2%	3%	2%

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Black

36%

32%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Sparkman Ninth Grade School	Alabama	Madison County School District
2023	34%	32%	23%
2022	33%	32%	22%
2021	33%	32%	22%
2020	31%	33%	21%
2019	31%	33%	21%
2018	29%	33%	20%
2017	29%	33%	20%
2016	31%	33%	20%
2015	30%	33%	20%
2014	29%	34%	19%
2013	33%	34%	19%
2012	32%	34%	19%
2011	33%	35%	19%
2010	28%	35%	18%
2009	31%	35%	18%
2008	33%	36%	18%
2007	31%	36%	17%

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White

44%

51%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Sparkman Ninth Grade School	Alabama	Madison County School District
2023	47%	52%	57%
2022	49%	53%	59%
2021	51%	53%	61%
2020	55%	54%	64%
2019	55%	54%	64%
2018	59%	55%	66%
2017	59%	55%	66%
2016	57%	56%	67%
2015	58%	56%	67%
2014	61%	57%	68%
2013	59%	58%	69%
2012	58%	58%	70%
2011	60%	58%	71%
2010	65%	58%	71%
2009	62%	59%	73%
2008	61%	58%	73%
2007	62%	59%	74%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Sparkman Ninth Grade School	Alabama	Madison County School District
2023	6%	3%	6%
2022	4%	3%	5%
2021	2%	3%	5%
2020	3%	2%	2%
2019	3%	2%	2%
2018	2%	2%	2%
2017	2%	2%	2%
2016	2%	2%	2%
2015	2%	2%	2%
2012	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.67

0.63

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Sparkman Ninth Grade School	Alabama	Madison County School District
2023	0.66	0.62	0.61
2022	0.65	0.61	0.60
2021	0.63	0.61	0.58
2020	0.60	0.60	0.55
2019	0.60	0.60	0.55
2018	0.57	0.59	0.52
2017	0.57	0.59	0.52
2016	0.58	0.58	0.51
2015	0.58	0.58	0.51
2014	0.55	0.56	0.50
2013	0.55	0.55	0.49
2012	0.56	0.55	0.48
2011	0.54	0.54	0.46
2010	0.50	0.54	0.46
2009	0.52	0.53	0.44
2008	0.52	0.54	0.43
2007	0.52	0.53	0.43

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(13-14)

<50%

86%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2011-2014)
Year	Sparkman Ninth Grade School	Alabama	Madison County School District
2014	50%	86%	89%
2012	20%	78%	76%
2011	10%	75%	76%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

41%

56%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Sparkman Ninth Grade School	Alabama	Madison County School District
2023	37%	55%	38%
2022	24%	44%	23%
2021	23%	48%	25%
2020	26%	49%	30%
2019	26%	49%	30%
2018	24%	47%	29%
2017	24%	47%	29%
2016	20%	46%	28%
2015	24%	47%	28%
2014	23%	52%	30%
2013	22%	51%	28%
2012	23%	51%	28%
2011	23%	49%	27%
2010	19%	47%	24%
2009	18%	44%	22%
2008	19%	43%	21%
2007	15%	42%	21%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Sparkman Ninth Grade School	Alabama	Madison County School District
2023	5%	5%	5%
2022	6%	5%	5%
2021	5%	6%	5%
2020	7%	6%	7%
2019	7%	6%	7%
2018	6%	5%	7%
2017	6%	5%	7%
2016	6%	5%	6%
2015	9%	5%	7%
2014	10%	6%	9%
2013	6%	6%	7%
2012	7%	7%	6%
2011	6%	6%	6%
2010	7%	8%	6%
2009	7%	8%	7%
2008	6%	8%	7%
2007	9%	9%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Madison County School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sparkman Ninth Grade School often compared to?

Sparkman Ninth Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bob Jones High School, Virgil Grissom High School by visitors of our site.

What is the graduation rate of Sparkman Ninth Grade School?

The graduation rate of Sparkman Ninth Grade School is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 86%.

How many students attend Sparkman Ninth Grade School?

622 students attend Sparkman Ninth Grade School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Sparkman Ninth Grade School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparkman Ninth Grade School?

Sparkman Ninth Grade School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Sparkman Ninth Grade School offer ?

Sparkman Ninth Grade School offers enrollment in grades 9 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Sparkman Ninth Grade School part of?

Sparkman Ninth Grade School is part of Madison County School District.

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