Photo: Shannon McGee · CC BY-SA 2.0Harvest’s public schools outscore 82% of Alabama districts
On the state math tests, 37% of Harvest’s students scored proficient, above the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Harvest, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.
From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Harvest’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 59% and math 37% in spring 2022, against 47% and 27% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,271 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then seven middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Ford's Chapel Learning Center (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Harvest’s grade
A−: better than 82% of Alabama school districts, #33 of 187 Alabama towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Alabama average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Harvest, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Harvest
Harvest School
Grades PK–5 · 663 students · 20:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Harvest
Harvest School
Grades PK–5 · 663 students · 20:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Harvest
Harvest School
Grades PK–5 · 663 students · 20:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Harvest
Harvest School
Grades PK–5 · 663 students · 20:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Harvest
Harvest School
Grades PK–5 · 663 students · 20:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Harvest
Harvest School
Grades PK–5 · 663 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Harvest
Sparkman Ninth Grade School
Grades 9 · 621 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Harvest’s public schools are run by Madison County School District, which also serves Gurley, New Hope, Owens Cross Roads and Triana. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Harvest vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Harvest’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest | A− | Madison County |
Every school in Harvest
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Harvest’s schools
Are Harvest’s schools good?
By Alabama’s own tests, yes: the public schools Harvest children attend outscore 82% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #33 of 187 Alabama towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 80%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Harvest in?
Madison County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 20,691 students in 28 schools (2024–25).
Where do Harvest kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Sparkman High School, Hazel Green High School, Buckhorn High School, New Hope High School and Madison County High School.
What is Harvest’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Madison County School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Harvest spend per student?
$11,271 in Madison County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Harvest?
Yes: Ford's Chapel Learning Center (religious, grades PK–K, 13 students).
Parents talk
What Harvest families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Harvest → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.