Enrollment
395
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sylacauga, AL
Bb Comer Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Bb Comer Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010318001210
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bb Comer Memorial High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Sylacauga · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bb Comer Memorial High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bb Comer Memorial High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Sylacauga, AL.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318001210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bb Comer Memorial High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bb Comer Memorial High School
Bb Comer Memorial High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sylacauga, Alabama, enrolling 395 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 369 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #313, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 268 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 395 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sylacauga's public schools, it stands alongside Fayetteville High School (580 students): Bb Comer Memorial High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 17.6:1).
Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students) and Munford Elementary School (770 students) alongside Bb Comer Memorial High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bb Comer Memorial High School compares
Bb Comer Memorial High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Alabama - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,712
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Bb Comer Memorial High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talladega County, which includes Bb Comer Memorial High School.
$11,712
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.3%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bb Comer Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bb Comer Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Sylacauga
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bb Comer Memorial High School
How many students attend Bb Comer Memorial High School?
Bb Comer Memorial High School has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sylacauga, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bb Comer Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bb Comer Memorial High School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bb Comer Memorial High School?
74.1% of students at Bb Comer Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bb Comer Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Bb Comer Memorial High School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Sylacauga, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bb Comer Memorial High School?
Bb Comer Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bb Comer Memorial High School rank among schools in Sylacauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Bb Comer Memorial High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Sylacauga, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sylacauga on the city page.
Is Bb Comer Memorial High School a good school?
Bb Comer Memorial High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Talladega County?
Besides Bb Comer Memorial High School, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Munford Elementary School (770 students), and Lincoln High School (607 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.
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