North Sand Mountain School

Jackson County
29333 AL Highway 71
Higdon, AL 35979
692 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
North Sand Mountain School, located in Higdon, Alabama, is a public K-12 institution serving the educational needs of the local community. As a member of the DeKalb County School District, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where students from elementary through high school are provided with a consistent academic environment. The school is known for its mascot, the Bison, and maintains a strong commitment to both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals through various extracurricular activities and community involvement.

In addition to its core curriculum, North Sand Mountain School emphasizes the importance of school spirit and local traditions, which are central to its identity. The school utilizes its official website, nsmbison.com, as a primary resource for students, parents, and community members to stay informed about academic calendars, athletic schedules, and important school-wide announcements. By focusing on a collaborative relationship between educators, families, and students, North Sand Mountain School strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining the values of the Higdon community.
692
Total Students
35.9
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    531 (76.7 %)
  • American Indian
    147 (21.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jackson County
Phone: (256)597-2368
Website: http://www.nsmbison.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 273
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 37
Grade 7 56
Grade 8 48
Grade 9 76
Grade 10 60
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 62
Gender Ratio
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Ider School
DeKalb County
601 Students
1064 Crabapple Ln
Ider, AL 35981 (9.9 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th