South Lamar School vs. Sulligent School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Lamar School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Math Proficiency
Sulligent School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
South Lamar School ranked #265 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #275 in 2022 and rising from #820 in 2016, placing it in the top 30% statewide among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 53% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 52%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 30–34%, which was lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained steady around 600 students from 2021 to 2023, with 13% minority enrollment and 55% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting increased socioeconomic need compared to prior years.
The school served grades PK–12 with an enrollment of 615 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, supporting a comprehensive New Jersey high school model.
Graduation rates stabilized between 80–89% from 2013 to 2023 but remained slightly below Alabama's state average of around 88–90% in recent years.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
615 students
693 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#419 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
18
Kindergarten Students
64
51
Grade 1 Students
45
45
Grade 2 Students
51
52
Grade 3 Students
54
49
Grade 4 Students
45
54
Grade 5 Students
45
56
Grade 6 Students
45
57
Grade 7 Students
34
48
Grade 8 Students
46
53
Grade 9 Students
38
47
Grade 10 Students
48
46
Grade 11 Students
40
65
Grade 12 Students
41
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
87%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
