Best Schools in Sylvania, Alabama
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Sylvania School
Other · Dekalb County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.9
out of 10
Median Home
$128,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.9
out of 10
Median Home
$128,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Sylvania
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylvania School | 7.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.9/10
- Median household income
- $53,036
- Median home value
- $128,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 67%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Sylvania compares
Median household income
$53k
89% of Alabama median
About Schools in Sylvania, Alabama
Sylvania, Alabama is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 7.9 out of 10, schools in Sylvania perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Sylvania is Sylvania School with a composite score of 7.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Sylvania is served by 1 school district: DeKalb County. These districts collectively serve 8,704 students.
Sylvania's community shows 23% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $53,036. The poverty rate in the area is 8.9%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 939 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.9 |
Schools in Sylvania
Sylvania, Alabama · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$53,036
Median Home Value
$128,800
Median Rent
$628/mo
Population
2,376
College Educated
23%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Community Profile
Sylvania has a median household income of $53,036. It is a community where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $128,800, with a median rent of $628/month. The local poverty rate of 8.9% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Alabama
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Sylvania, Alabama
How many schools are in Sylvania, Alabama?
Sylvania has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Sylvania, Alabama?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Sylvania is 7.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Sylvania, Alabama?
The top-ranked school in Sylvania on MySchoolScout is Sylvania School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
How many school districts serve Sylvania, Alabama?
Sylvania is served by 1 school district: Dekalb County.
What is the education level in Sylvania, Alabama?
According to Census data, 23% of adults in Sylvania have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Sylvania, Alabama?
The median household income in Sylvania is approximately $53,036 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sylvania, Alabama?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Sylvania is 16.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sylvania, Alabama?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.