How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BB Comer Memorial High School | Sylacauga High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sylacauga, AL | Sylacauga, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 395 | 627 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.8% | 49.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | BB Comer Memorial High School | Sylacauga High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,145 | $12,512 |
| District | Talladega County | Sylacauga City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | BB Comer Memorial High School | Sylacauga High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.3% | 50.2% |
| African American | 29.1% | 40.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 3.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BB Comer Memorial High School | Sylacauga High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 11 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 405:1 | 351:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.3% | 23.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 182 | 68 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.