Summary:
The city of Sylacauga, Alabama, is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve students across various grade levels and provide educational opportunities in the Sylacauga City and Talladega County districts.
Among the standout schools in the area, Fayetteville High School, an alternative school, significantly outperforms the Talladega County district and the state of Alabama in many academic areas, particularly in English language arts. The school has a high percentage of white students (91.49%) compared to the district and state. In contrast, Sylacauga High School ranks among the top 30% of high schools in Alabama, with a diverse student population that is 39.88% African American and 4.87% Hispanic. Additionally, NicholsLawson Middle School ranks in the top 40% of middle schools in Alabama and outperforms the state average in 8th-grade science assessments.
The data also reveals that the schools in the Sylacauga City and Talladega County districts face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients ranging from 50.24% at Fayetteville High School to 79.74% at BB Comer Memorial High School. This suggests that the majority of students in these schools come from low-income families, which can have implications for academic achievement and resource allocation. The data also highlights the need to further explore the relationship between racial diversity, socioeconomic factors, and academic outcomes in these schools.
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