Alleghany County Schools & Education

Name: Alleghany County, North Carolina Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Alleghany County, North Carolina

NCES + U.S. Census Bureau

School Score

66/100

Higher = better

Rating

Average

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,025

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,969

School Score

66/100

Higher = better

State avg 40/100

Student-Teacher Ratio

N/A

National avg 15.8 : 1

Free Lunch (Median)

N/A

National median 48.2%

State School Rank

of 100 counties (1 = best)

Education Advisory: Alleghany County

School Verdict

Alleghany County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

Alleghany County spends $8,025 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Attainment Context

Educational attainment data for Alleghany County is not available.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 64% above the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% higher than the state norm.

Education Overview

About Schools in Alleghany County, North Carolina

Intimate Mountain Schools in Alleghany

Alleghany County operates just four public schools serving 1,421 students within a single district. The landscape features three elementary schools and one high school, prioritizing a high-touch educational environment.

Standout Graduation Rates and High Investment

The county boasts an impressive 92.0% graduation rate, far exceeding the state average of 88.0%. This success is backed by per-pupil spending of $8,025, which is over $1,000 higher than the state average.

Dedicated Single-District Service

Alleghany County Schools manages the entire educational mission with no charter schools operating in the region. This allows the district to focus resources entirely on its core student population of 1,421.

A Purely Rural Learning Experience

All schools in the county are classified as rural, providing a consistent and quiet atmosphere for learning. Average school size is just 355 students, with Piney Creek Elementary offering an exceptionally small environment of 185 students.

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School Overview

Total Schools

in Alleghany County

Total Enrollment

1,421

students

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

0% of total

Student-Teacher Ratio

—

county average

Free Lunch (Median)

—

of students countywide

School Type Breakdown

Elementary3

Middle0

High1

Other0

1 School District in Alleghany County

Alleghany County Schools

4 schools

1,421 students enrolled

4 Public Schools in Alleghany County

School Name	District	Grades	Type	Enrollment
Sparta Elementary	Alleghany County Schools	PK–8	Primary	558
Alleghany High	Alleghany County Schools	9–12	High	426
Glade Creek Elementary	Alleghany County Schools	PK–8	Primary	252
Piney Creek Elementary	Alleghany County Schools	PK–8	Primary	185

Sparta Elementary

Alleghany County Schools

PK–8Primary558 students

Alleghany High

Alleghany County Schools

9–12High426 students

Glade Creek Elementary

Alleghany County Schools

PK–8Primary252 students

Piney Creek Elementary

Alleghany County Schools

PK–8Primary185 students

Educational Attainment

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,025

State avg $6,969

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do schools in Alleghany County rate?

Alleghany County has a school score of 66/100, which is considered average. This score is calculated from graduation rates, per-pupil spending, and educational attainment data from NCES and the U.S. Census Bureau.

What is the graduation rate in Alleghany County?

The high school graduation rate in Alleghany County is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Alleghany County spend per student?

Alleghany County spends $8,025 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. This includes instructional costs, support services, and capital expenditures allocated across the student population.

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