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Sylacauga High School vs. Bb Comer Memorial High School

Should you attend Sylacauga High School or Bb Comer Memorial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sylacauga High School
701 N Broadway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Bb Comer Memorial High School
801 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 678 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 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Bb Comer Memorial High School in Sylacauga, AL serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 409 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Minority enrollment is 35%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 74% in 2023, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need over recent years.
Math proficiency is 10–14%, which is significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, with recent years showing persistently low performance.
Reading proficiency stands at 30–34%, also below the state average of 47%, maintaining a bottom 50% ranking statewide.
The graduation rate ranges from 80–89%, falling below the state average of 88%, while the overall school ranking improved slightly to #932 in 2023 from #1087 in 2019 but remains in the bottom half statewide.
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
678 students
409 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sylacauga High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bb Comer Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sylacauga High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bb Comer Memorial High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sylacauga High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bb Comer Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sylacauga High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sylacauga City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bb Comer Memorial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Talladega County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#808 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#932 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sylacauga High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bb Comer Memorial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sylacauga High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sylacauga City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bb Comer Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Talladega County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sylacauga High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sylacauga City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bb Comer Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Talladega County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sylacauga High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sylacauga City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bb Comer Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Talladega County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sylacauga High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sylacauga City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bb Comer Memorial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Talladega County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sylacauga High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bb Comer Memorial High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
67
Grade 8 Students
-
60
Grade 9 Students
166
74
Grade 10 Students
178
83
Grade 11 Students
174
61
Grade 12 Students
160
64

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sylacauga High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sylacauga City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sylacauga High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sylacauga City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bb Comer Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Talladega County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
41%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sylacauga High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sylacauga City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bb Comer Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Talladega County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
50%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sylacauga High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sylacauga City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bb Comer Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Talladega County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sylacauga High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sylacauga City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bb Comer Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Talladega County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sylacauga High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sylacauga City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bb Comer Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Talladega County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sylacauga High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sylacauga City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bb Comer Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Talladega County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sylacauga High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sylacauga City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bb Comer Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Talladega County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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