For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,541 students in Sylacauga, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 168 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Sylacauga, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sylacauga, AL are Fayetteville High School, Nicholslawson Middle School and Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylacauga, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sylacauga have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sylacauga, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 W W Averitte Dr
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Grades: PK-12
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
Nicholslawson Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1550 Talladega Highway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-4376
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-4376
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5430
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5430
Grades: PK-6
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Coaling Rd
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-5700
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-5700
Grades: 3-5
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Sylacauga High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Broadway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0911
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0911
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
Rank: #66.
Bb Comer Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 409 students
Rank: n/an/a
1099 Oldfield Rd
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0397
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0397
Grades: PK-2
| 519 students
Sylacauga, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
C-stars High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
100 Fluker St
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-9171
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-9171
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
100 Fluker St
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-6511
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-6511
Grades: 5-6
| 362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sylacauga, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Sylacauga, AL include Fayetteville High School, Nicholslawson Middle School and Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sylacauga?
7 public schools are located in Sylacauga.
What percentage of students in Sylacauga go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Sylacauga are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sylacauga?
Sylacauga public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sylacauga are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sylacauga include: Bb Comer Memorial High School vs. Sylacauga High School, Indian Valley Elementary School vs. Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School, Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School vs. Indian Valley Elementary School
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