Bb Comer Memorial High School in Sylacauga, AL serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 409 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Minority enrollment is 35%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 74% in 2023, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need over recent years.
Math proficiency is 10–14%, which is significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, with recent years showing persistently low performance.
Reading proficiency stands at 30–34%, also below the state average of 47%, maintaining a bottom 50% ranking statewide.
The graduation rate ranges from 80–89%, falling below the state average of 88%, while the overall school ranking improved slightly to #932 in 2023 from #1087 in 2019 but remains in the bottom half statewide.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bb Comer Memorial High School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Motto
#ComerStyle: Commitment - Opportunities - Motivation - Excellence - Respect
School Rankings
Bb Comer Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bb Comer Memorial High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#932 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
29%
31%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bb Comer Memorial High School's ranking?
Bb Comer Memorial High School is ranked #932 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bb Comer Memorial High School often compared to?
Bb Comer Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sylacauga High School, Fayetteville High School, Winterboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bb Comer Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Bb Comer Memorial High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bb Comer Memorial High School?
395 students attend Bb Comer Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bb Comer Memorial High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bb Comer Memorial High School?
Bb Comer Memorial High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bb Comer Memorial High School offer ?
Bb Comer Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bb Comer Memorial High School part of?
Bb Comer Memorial High School is part of Talladega County School District.
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