Sylacauga High School
Sylacauga High School serves 681 students in grades 9-12.
Sylacauga High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Sylacauga High School's student population of 681 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 681 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Rankings
Sylacauga High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Sylacauga High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #818 out of 1263 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 35% | 33% |
| White | 61% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 91% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sylacauga City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Sylacauga High School is Bb Comer Memorial High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sylacauga Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 549 students10
1.0 miles
803 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5430 1 PK-6 549 - Sylacauga Bb Comer Memorial High School Math: 17% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 424 students10
1.0 miles
801 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400 1 7-12 424 - Sylacauga Nicholslawson Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 509 students10
1.1 miles
1550 Talladega Highway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-4376 1.1 6-8 509 - Sylacauga Indian Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 514 students
1.9 miles
1099 Oldfield Rd
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0397 1.9 PK-2 514 - Sylacauga Pinecrest Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 520 students10
1.9 miles
615 Coaling Rd
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 245-5700 1.9 3-5 520
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