Serving 702 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sulligent School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sulligent School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sulligent School's student population of 702 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sulligent School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sulligent School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#551 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
12%
32%
White
85%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
44%
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 Sulligent School's ranking?
Sulligent School is ranked #551 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sulligent School?
The graduation rate of Sulligent School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sulligent School?
702 students attend Sulligent School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sulligent School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sulligent School?
Sulligent School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sulligent School offer ?
Sulligent School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sulligent School part of?
Sulligent School is part of Lamar County School District.
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