For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,963 students in 35150, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 168 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 35150, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35150, AL are Nicholslawson Middle School, Pinecrest Elementary School and Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35150 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35150, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35150, AL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nicholslawson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1550 Talladega Highway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-4376
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-4376
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Coaling Rd
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-5700
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-5700
Gr: 3-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5430
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5430
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Sylacauga High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Broadway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0911
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0911
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Bb Comer Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
1099 Oldfield Rd
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0397
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0397
Gr: PK-2 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
35150, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
C-stars High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
100 Fluker St
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-9171
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-9171
Gr: 9-12
100 Fluker St
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-6511
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-6511
Gr: 5-6 | 362 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35150, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35150, AL include Nicholslawson Middle School, Pinecrest Elementary School and Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35150?
6 public schools are located in 35150.
What percentage of students in 35150 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 35150 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35150?
35150 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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