- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Higdon, AL
North Sand Mountain School
Federal NCES profile for North Sand Mountain School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010183000662
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Sand Mountain School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 694
- students enrolled
North Sand Mountain School has class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jackson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010183000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
North Sand Mountain School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 010183000662 · Higdon, AL Other · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 19.8:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pisgah High School (598 students)
North Sand Mountain School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
North Sand Mountain School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Sand Mountain School
694 students
- Pisgah High Sc
Pisgah High School
598 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
586 students
- Woodville High
Woodville High School
504 students
- Section High S
Section High School
503 students
- North Jackson
North Jackson High School
432 students
What this shows North Sand Mountain School reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Sand Mountain School compares
North Sand Mountain School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Alabama - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, North Sand Mountain School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Sand Mountain School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodville High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Section High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Jackson High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Sand Mountain School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Sand Mountain School
How many students attend North Sand Mountain School?
North Sand Mountain School has 694 students enrolled. It is a public school in Higdon, AL. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Sand Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Sand Mountain School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Sand Mountain School?
47.0% of students at North Sand Mountain School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Sand Mountain School?
The largest demographic group at North Sand Mountain School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Higdon, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Sand Mountain School?
North Sand Mountain School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides North Sand Mountain School, Jackson County also operates Pisgah High School (598 students), Skyline High School (586 students), and Woodville High School (504 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.