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#1176 of 1,356 schools in AL

Bb Comer Memorial High School

High School · Talladega County · Sylacauga, AL

A Talladega County high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

801 Seminole Ave, Sylacauga, AL 35150

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation18.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$12,145
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Bb Comer Memorial High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
11%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bb Comer Memorial High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,071/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sylacauga), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,328

Median home value

$135,500

Median rent

$721/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

57.7%

Poverty rate

28.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sylacauga High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–120.4 mi678Compare →
Knollwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–122.4 mi43Compare →
Childersburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.99–12Not available348Compare →
Fayetteville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–12Not available578Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Talladega County

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#14 of 17
District spending per student
$12,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bb Comer Memorial High School is listed in Talladega County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bb Comer Memorial High School

Bb Comer Memorial High School is a public high school in Sylacauga, AL, part of Talladega County, serving approximately 409 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,176 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bb Comer Memorial High School

What grades does Bb Comer Memorial High School serve?

Bb Comer Memorial High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Bb Comer Memorial High School?

Bb Comer Memorial High School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bb Comer Memorial High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bb Comer Memorial High School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bb Comer Memorial High School rank in AL?

Bb Comer Memorial High School ranks #1,176 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Bb Comer Memorial High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bb Comer Memorial High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bb Comer Memorial High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bb Comer Memorial High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bb Comer Memorial High School a charter school?

No, Bb Comer Memorial High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bb Comer Memorial High School a Title I school?

No, Bb Comer Memorial High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bb Comer Memorial High School?

79.7% of students at Bb Comer Memorial High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
409
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Talladega County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 35150)
17,118
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
41.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35150; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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