For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,665 students in Sylacauga, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Sylacauga, AL are Fayetteville High School, Sylacauga High School and Bb Comer Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylacauga, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Sylacauga have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Sylacauga, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sylacauga High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sylacauga, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 W W Averitte Dr
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Grades: PK-12
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
Sylacauga High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Broadway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0911
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0911
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
Bb Comer Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 409 students
Sylacauga, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
C-stars High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
100 Fluker St
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-9171
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-9171
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
100 Fluker St
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-6511
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-6511
Grades: 5-6
| 362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sylacauga, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Sylacauga, AL include Fayetteville High School, Sylacauga High School and Bb Comer Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sylacauga?
3 public high schools are located in Sylacauga.
What is the racial composition of students in Sylacauga?
Sylacauga public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sylacauga are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sylacauga include: Bb Comer Memorial High School vs. Sylacauga High School, Sylacauga High School vs. Bb Comer Memorial High School, Fayetteville High School vs. Sylacauga High School
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