Sulligent School ranked #419 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #937 in 2010 and consistently maintaining a top 50% overall testing rank as a New Jersey high school offering grades Pre–K through 12 with 693 students enrolled.
Math proficiency was 35% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 51% was also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased slightly from 731 students in 2021 to 693 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 18%, including 92 Black and 8 Hispanic students, and 404 students eligible for free lunch reflecting socioeconomic challenges in this Union County NJ high school.
The student–teacher ratio was 16:1 in 2023 with 44 teachers, consistent with prior years, supporting the school's structure serving pre–kindergarten to 12th grade at a midsize suburban campus.
Graduation rates remained stable and above state average, reaching 90% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%, indicating steady completion outcomes for this Berkeley Heights public high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sulligent School serves the northern part of its school district in Sulligent, AL, covering an area of approximately 208.6 square miles. Most families typically drive 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.4 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sulligent School's student population of 684 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
684 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sulligent School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sulligent School is 0.31, 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
#419 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 #419 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sulligent School often compared to?
Sulligent Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Lamar School, Lamar County Highintermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sulligent School?
The graduation rate of Sulligent School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sulligent School?
684 students attend Sulligent School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sulligent School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% 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 17:1.
What grades does Sulligent School offer ?
Sulligent School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sulligent School part of?
Sulligent School is part of Lamar County School District.
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