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Best Sylacauga Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,472 students in Sylacauga, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 157 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Sylacauga, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sylacauga, AL are Fayetteville High School, Nicholslawson Middle School and Pinecrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylacauga, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sylacauga have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Sylacauga, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
170 W W Averitte Dr
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Nicholslawson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1550 Talladega Highway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-4376
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
615 Coaling Rd
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-5700
Gr: 3-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
803 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5430
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Sylacauga High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 N Broadway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0911
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Bb Comer Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Indian Valley Elementary School
1099 Oldfield Rd
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0397
Gr: PK-2 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sylacauga, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Sylacauga, AL include Fayetteville High School, Nicholslawson Middle School and Pinecrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sylacauga?
7 public schools are located in Sylacauga.
What percentage of students in Sylacauga go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Sylacauga are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sylacauga?
Sylacauga public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sylacauga are often viewed compared to one another?

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