- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sylacauga, AL
Sylacauga High School
Federal NCES profile for Sylacauga High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010312001200
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylacauga High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Sylacauga · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sylacauga High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sylacauga High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Sylacauga, AL.
School address
District: Sylacauga City · Alabama
NCES ID 010312001200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sylacauga High School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010312001200 · Sylacauga, AL High · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 15.7:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Valley Elementary School (477 students)
Sylacauga High School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Sylacauga High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sylacauga High School
627 students
- Indian Valley
Indian Valley Elementary School
477 students
- Nicholslawson
Nicholslawson Middle School
446 students
- Pinecrest Elem
Pinecrest Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Sylacauga High School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sylacauga High School compares
Sylacauga 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▼ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 24% in Alabama - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$12,512
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
African American 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Sylacauga High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sylacauga City reports $12,512 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sylacauga High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nicholslawson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sylacauga High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high 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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sylacauga High School
How many students attend Sylacauga High School?
Sylacauga High School has 627 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sylacauga, AL. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylacauga High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylacauga High School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sylacauga High School?
57.5% of students at Sylacauga High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylacauga High School?
The largest demographic group at Sylacauga High School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Sylacauga, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylacauga High School?
Sylacauga High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Sylacauga High School rank among public schools in Sylacauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Sylacauga High School ranks #2 of 7 public 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 public schools in Sylacauga on the city page.
What other schools are in Sylacauga City?
Besides Sylacauga High School, Sylacauga City also operates Indian Valley Elementary School (477 students), Nicholslawson Middle School (446 students), and Pinecrest Elementary School (426 students). See the Sylacauga City district page for the complete list.