Serving 627 students in grades 9-12, Sylacauga High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sylacauga High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Sylacauga, AL, encompassing approximately 20.4 square miles. Most students can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sylacauga High School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sylacauga 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 Sylacauga High School is 0.58, 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
#808 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Sylacauga High School's ranking?
Sylacauga High School is ranked #808 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sylacauga High School often compared to?
Sylacauga High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bb Comer Memorial High School, Fayetteville High School, Talladega High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sylacauga High School?
The graduation rate of Sylacauga High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sylacauga High School?
627 students attend Sylacauga High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sylacauga High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sylacauga High School?
Sylacauga High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sylacauga High School offer ?
Sylacauga High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sylacauga High School part of?
Sylacauga High School is part of Sylacauga City School District.
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