Total enrollment
1,352
+5 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
Alleghany County
North Carolina · Public K-12
Alleghany County hosts 4 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 1,352 North Carolina students across 3 elementary and 1 high.
4-year change in Alleghany County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Alleghany County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In North Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 48.1% | #61 of 93 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,352 | #95 of 98 | #2,553 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #94 of 98 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #4 of 98 | #738 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.1% | #11 of 98 | #84 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.5% | #74 of 94 | #1,355 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
11,174
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,352
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$47,172
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.1%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
3
957 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
395 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Alleghany County Schools
1,352 students · 1 district in Alleghany County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Alleghany County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
23.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
53
16.4% under 18
Test scores in Alleghany County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Piney Creek Elementary· 54.4%
- Alleghany High· 45.4%
- Sparta Elementary· 37.9%
- Glade Creek Elementary· 36.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Elementary | Sparta | Elementary | PK-08 | 523 | · |
| Alleghany High | Sparta | High | 09-12 | 395 | · |
| Glade Creek Elementary | Ennice | Elementary | PK-08 | 236 | · |
| Piney Creek Elementary | Piney Creek | Elementary | PK-08 | 198 | · |
Cities in Alleghany County
About Alleghany County
In North Carolina, Alleghany County is a low-population county of about 11,174 residents. 4 public schools across the county enrolls about 1,352 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $47,172, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 25% below the North Carolina median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Alleghany County spans 3 elementary schools (957 students), and 1 high school (395).
Alleghany County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,352 students across Alleghany County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 1,347 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,352 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Alleghany County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data