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 (2026)
- 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%)
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
41%
31%
White
50%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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 88%.
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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