For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 395 students in Sparta, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Sparta, NC is Alleghany High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Sparta, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alleghany High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sparta, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alleghany High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 Trojan Avenue
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-4554
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-4554
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sparta, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sparta, NC include Alleghany High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sparta?
1 public high schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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