How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ider School | North Sand Mountain School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ider, AL | Higdon, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 586 | 694 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.7% | 39.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ider School | North Sand Mountain School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,528 | $12,969 |
| District | DeKalb County Schools | Jackson County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ider School | North Sand Mountain School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.2% | 76.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18.3% | 20.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 0.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ider School | North Sand Mountain School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 1 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 302:1 | 497:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.3% | 16.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.