- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Bb Comer Memorial High School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 010318001210 · Sylacauga, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 19.8:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (902 students)
Bb Comer Memorial High School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Bb Comer Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
902 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary School
770 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
607 students
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School
580 students
- Bb Comer Memor
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
521 students
- This school
Bb Comer Memorial High School
395 students
What this shows Bb Comer Memorial High School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bb Comer Memorial High School compares
Bb Comer Memorial High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,145
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Talladega County reports $12,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.