Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sweet Water High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sweet Water High School's student population of 558 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sweet Water High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweet Water High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
35%
32%
White
61%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
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 Sweet Water High School's ranking?
Sweet Water High School is ranked #215 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweet Water High School?
The graduation rate of Sweet Water High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sweet Water High School?
558 students attend Sweet Water High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sweet Water High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweet Water High School?
Sweet Water High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sweet Water High School offer ?
Sweet Water High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
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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