BB Comer Memorial High School

Summary:

BB Comer Memorial High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Sylacauga, Alabama, with a student population of 390. The school is part of the Talladega County School District, which is ranked 76 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, BB Comer Memorial High School consistently underperforms compared to the Talladega County and Alabama state averages in standardized test scores across subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 5.26% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 12.75% in Talladega County and 23.12% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low in Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 5.26% to 17.39% across different grade levels and years, significantly below the county and state averages. Additionally, BB Comer Memorial High School has a higher percentage of White students (66.67%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.74% to 79.74% over the past three school years.

Compared to nearby schools in the Talladega County district, such as Winterboro High School and Childersburg High School, BB Comer Memorial High School's academic performance is generally lower. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Winterboro High School had higher proficiency rates in Mathematics (7.32% vs. 5.26%) and Science (29.27% vs. 33.33%) for 11th-grade students compared to BB Comer Memorial High School. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American students, who ranked 229 out of 231 Alabama high schools with a 0-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 801 Seminole Ave
       Sylacauga, AL  35150


(256) 315-5400

District: Talladega County

SchoolDigger Rank:
229th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,170 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.7%
African American:
26.2%
Hispanic:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.7% Help


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Compare Details BB Comer Memorial High School ranks worse than 57.9% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.84. (See more...)
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Compare Details BB Comer Memorial High School ranks worse than 60.6% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked high schools in the Talladega County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.44. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of BB Comer Memorial High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.7%), African American (26.2%), Hispanic (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at BB Comer Memorial High School is 18.8. 4 high schools in the Talladega County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at BB Comer Memorial High School is $12,170, which is the 3rd highest among 6 high schools in the Talladega County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

BB Comer Memorial High School:

SchoolDigger ranks BB Comer Memorial High School 256th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See BB Comer Memorial High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks BB Comer Memorial High School 229th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See BB Comer Memorial High School in the ranking list.)

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Talladega County:

SchoolDigger ranks Talladega County 76th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for BB Comer Memorial High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.92 264th 407 35.1%
2005 35.91 293rd 415 29.4%
2006 32.55 302nd 409 26.2%
2007 26.23 323rd 412 21.6%
2008 36.36 297th 417 28.8%
2009 30.66 325th 425 23.5%
2010 31.85 329th 435 24.4%
2011 29.64 332nd 435 23.7%
2012 32.13 326th 436 25.2%
2013 13.45 406th 436 6.9%
2014 19.35 354th 438 19.2%
2015 30.46 301st 430 30.0%
2016 22.31 345th 432 20.1%
2017 31.19 316th 432 26.9%
2018 17.06 344th 423 18.7%
2019 19.41 351st 437 19.7%
2021 27.22 324th 440 26.4%
2022 34.85 293rd 432 32.2%
2023 46.94 226th 437 48.3%
2024 41.84 256th 442 42.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.71 72nd 254 71.7%
2024 38.25 159th 281 43.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 24.39 284th 349 18.6%
2018 20.78 326th 396 17.7%
2019 23.57 322nd 396 18.7%
2021 24.74 328th 415 21.0%
2022 39.42 263rd 421 37.5%
2023 53.36 169th 410 58.8%
2024 46.34 219th 437 49.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.04 285th 380 25.0%
2018 19.79 323rd 392 17.6%
2019 17.16 341st 399 14.5%
2021 32.10 296th 415 28.7%
2022 33.40 291st 423 31.2%
2023 40.43 254th 417 39.1%
2024 38.59 269th 426 36.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 28.05 285th 380 25.0%
2018 15.79 338th 397 14.9%
2019 22.90 319th 399 20.1%
2021 22.47 330th 418 21.1%
2022 34.91 285th 427 33.3%
2023 51.63 187th 419 55.4%
2024 43.74 233rd 428 45.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.51 107th 205 47.8%
2018 18.00 230th 247 6.9%
2019 30.25 190th 252 24.6%
2021 31.57 180th 266 32.3%
2022 48.30 102nd 271 62.4%
2023 31.52 183rd 263 30.4%
2024 61.16 72nd 269 73.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.10 215th 247 13.0%
2018 10.60 327th 331 1.2%
2019 11.03 330th 343 3.8%
2021 20.42 316th 369 14.4%
2022 23.41 316th 376 16.0%
2023 40.72 206th 370 44.3%
2024 29.71 282nd 373 24.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for BB Comer Memorial High School

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Rank History for all high school students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.42 137th 357 61.6%
2005 53.61 179th 359 50.1%
2006 59.37 153rd 357 57.1%
2007 50.83 201st 358 43.9%
2008 46.41 222nd 359 38.2%
2009 46.98 216th 357 39.5%
2010 45.01 232nd 358 35.2%
2011 39.99 261st 360 27.5%
2012 34.35 284th 358 20.7%
2013 55.72 181st 358 49.4%
2014 32.99 252nd 358 29.6%
2015 20.52 293rd 353 17.0%
2016 27.15 265th 351 24.5%
2017 39.48 203rd 353 42.5%
2018 41.77 207th 356 41.9%
2019 34.03 245th 366 33.1%
2021 42.80 200th 371 46.1%
2022 21.41 295th 367 19.6%
2023 27.84 267th 371 28.0%
2024 38.44 229th 378 39.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.75 96th 182 47.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.03 147th 315 53.3%
2018 52.66 161st 349 53.9%
2019 50.67 170th 358 52.5%
2021 42.67 194th 361 46.3%
2022 31.59 253rd 361 29.9%
2023 30.62 241st 349 30.9%
2024 41.26 214th 375 42.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.55 250th 343 27.1%
2018 26.52 260th 347 25.1%
2019 22.26 278th 354 21.5%
2021 30.38 249th 359 30.6%
2022 33.33 239th 367 34.9%
2023 21.89 281st 358 21.5%
2024 31.44 247th 366 32.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 49.21 146th 339 56.9%
2018 54.74 161st 350 54.0%
2019 48.42 185th 357 48.2%
2021 55.83 141st 366 61.5%
2022 12.45 339th 366 7.4%
2023 34.82 224th 358 37.4%
2024 46.32 182nd 368 50.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.15 94th 189 50.3%
2018 59.36 63rd 223 71.7%
2019 41.92 114th 224 49.1%
2021 16.98 218th 228 4.4%
2022 15.20 215th 222 3.2%
2023 17.47 215th 224 4.0%
2024 13.54 229th 231 0.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at BB Comer Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.95 170th 230 26.1%
2018 23.71 235th 300 21.7%
2019 24.65 249th 313 20.4%
2021 52.06 135th 319 57.7%
2022 21.36 273rd 326 16.3%
2023 21.65 251st 317 20.8%
2024 40.95 174th 325 46.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for BB Comer Memorial High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1340 1340
1989 1038 326 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1365
1990 1028 317 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1347
1991 993 328 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1326
1992 957 309 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1272
1993 923 311 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1238
1994 869 301 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1172
1995 909 328 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1240
1996 909 328 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1240
1997 895 355 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1251
1998 381 207 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1999 374 184 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 369 174 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 548
2001 363 181 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2002 357 168 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2003 357 168 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2004 361 176 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2005 365 181 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2006 372 171 1 2 0 n/a n/a 2 548
2007 329 173 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2008 337 186 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2009 357 178 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 543
2010 382 164 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2011 373 172 0 7 1 0 0 0 553
2012 358 170 0 7 0 0 0 0 535
2013 334 135 0 8 1 0 4 0 482
2014 336 141 0 6 2 0 6 0 491
2015 345 137 1 7 0 0 4 0 494
2016 306 140 1 6 0 1 2 0 456
2017 307 120 1 10 0 2 2 0 442
2018 292 115 1 13 0 1 2 0 424
2019 273 124 1 12 2 1 3 0 416
2020 258 110 1 17 2 1 2 0 391
2021 256 110 0 20 0 1 6 0 393
2022 272 115 0 19 0 0 8 0 414
2023 260 102 0 19 0 0 9 0 390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at BB Comer Memorial High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1340 60.0 22.3 0
1989 1365 61.0 22.3 n/a
1990 1347 64.0 21.0 0
1991 1326 66.0 20.0 n/a
1992 1272 61.0 20.8 n/a
1993 1238 61.0 20.3 n/a
1994 1172 63.6 18.4 n/a
1995 1240 64.0 19.4 n/a
1996 1240 64.0 19.4 n/a
1997 1251 63.6 19.7 42.9
1998 589 29.0 20.3 40.6
1999 560 28.0 20.0 49.1
2000 548 26.5 20.7 49.1
2001 544 27.5 19.8 53.3
2002 527 25.5 20.7 54.6
2003 527 25.5 20.7 54.6
2004 541 28.5 19.0 61.2
2005 547 34.5 15.9 64.2
2006 548 30.0 18.2 62.8
2007 505 28.8 17.5 48.1
2008 527 28.5 18.5 62.6
2009 543 28.6 18.8 69.8
2010 552 29.0 19.0 67.4
2011 553 32.8 16.8 71.2
2012 535 30.7 17.4 72.1
2013 482 31.5 15.2 72.8
2014 491 40.7 12.0 71.9
2015 494 25.0 19.7 73.7
2016 456 25.0 18.2 75
2017 442 24.5 17.9 76.7
2018 424 23.2 18.2 74.8
2019 416 22.4 18.5 79.3
2020 391 20.9 18.6 79.8
2021 393 22.3 17.5 72
2022 414 17.8 23.2 71.7
2023 390 20.7 18.8 79.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio BB Comer Memorial High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1340 60.0 22.3 0
1989 1365 61.0 22.3 n/a
1990 1347 64.0 21.0 0
1991 1326 66.0 20.0 n/a
1992 1272 61.0 20.8 n/a
1993 1238 61.0 20.3 n/a
1994 1172 63.6 18.4 n/a
1995 1240 64.0 19.4 n/a
1996 1240 64.0 19.4 n/a
1997 1251 63.6 19.7 42.9
1998 589 29.0 20.3 40.6
1999 560 28.0 20.0 49.1
2000 548 26.5 20.7 49.1
2001 544 27.5 19.8 53.3
2002 527 25.5 20.7 54.6
2003 527 25.5 20.7 54.6
2004 541 28.5 19.0 61.2
2005 547 34.5 15.9 64.2
2006 548 30.0 18.2 62.8
2007 505 28.8 17.5 48.1
2008 527 28.5 18.5 62.6
2009 543 28.6 18.8 69.8
2010 552 29.0 19.0 67.4
2011 553 32.8 16.8 71.2
2012 535 30.7 17.4 72.1
2013 482 31.5 15.2 72.8
2014 491 40.7 12.0 71.9
2015 494 25.0 19.7 73.7
2016 456 25.0 18.2 75
2017 442 24.5 17.9 76.7
2018 424 23.2 18.2 74.8
2019 416 22.4 18.5 79.3
2020 391 20.9 18.6 79.8
2021 393 22.3 17.5 72
2022 414 17.8 23.2 71.7
2023 390 20.7 18.8 79.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for BB Comer Memorial High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,684 (22.1%) $9,456 (77.7%) $12,170

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on BB Comer Memorial High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 351st of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 226th of 437 Middle schools
 28.6%
Ranks 245th of 366 High schoolsRanks 267th of 371 High schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (BB Comer Memorial High School)16.714.3
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Talladega County)37.216.5
 20.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (BB Comer Memorial High School)13.211.3
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Talladega County)40.718.7
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (BB Comer Memorial High School)21.111.4
 9.8%
   End of Course Mathematics (Talladega County)29.115.3
 13.9%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (BB Comer Memorial High School)35.211.4
 23.9%
   End of Course Science (Talladega County)33.324.8
 8.5%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students416390
 6.3%
African American124102
 17.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1219
 58.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White273260
 4.8%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.3%79.7%
 0.4%


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BB Comer Memorial High School ranks 229th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at BB Comer Memorial High School are 67% White, 26% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended BB Comer Memorial High School.


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