Sylacauga City

The Sylacauga City school district in Alabama consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's performance shows a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with the Sylacauga High School and NicholsLawson Middle School standing out as the top-performing schools in the district.

Sylacauga High School is the highest-ranked school in the district, earning a 4-star rating and outperforming the state average in 11th grade English proficiency. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.5, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. In contrast, the elementary schools, Indian Valley Elementary and Pinecrest Elementary, show more variation in their performance, with Pinecrest Elementary struggling with lower math proficiency rates compared to the state average.

The NicholsLawson Middle School also stands out, with a 3-star rating and strong performance in 8th grade science proficiency, outpacing the state average. The school has the lowest student-teacher ratio among the district's schools at 15.5, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with high free/reduced lunch rates across all schools, suggesting a need to address socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student performance.