For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,400 students in Alleghany County, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Alleghany County, NC are Alleghany High School, Glade Creek Elementary School and Piney Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alleghany County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Alleghany County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Alleghany County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Glade Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32 Glade Creek Sch Road
Ennice, NC 28623
(336) 657-3388
Ennice, NC 28623
(336) 657-3388
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Piney Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
559 Piney Creek Sch Road
Piney Creek, NC 28663
(336) 359-2988
Piney Creek, NC 28663
(336) 359-2988
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
Rank: #44.
Sparta Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Main Street
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-8546
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-8546
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alleghany County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Alleghany County, NC include Alleghany High School, Glade Creek Elementary School and Piney Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alleghany County?
4 public schools are located in Alleghany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alleghany County?
Alleghany County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Alleghany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Alleghany County include: Glade Creek Elementary School vs. Sparta Elementary School, Sparta Elementary School vs. Glade Creek Elementary School, Piney Creek Elementary School vs. Sparta Elementary School
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