For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,421 students in Sylacauga, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sylacauga, AL are Fayetteville High School, Nicholslawson Middle School and Bb Comer Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylacauga, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Sylacauga have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sylacauga, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 W W Averitte Dr
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Nicholslawson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1550 Talladega Highway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-4376
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-4376
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Bb Comer Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sylacauga, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sylacauga, AL include Fayetteville High School, Nicholslawson Middle School and Bb Comer Memorial High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sylacauga?
3 public middle schools are located in Sylacauga.
What is the racial composition of students in Sylacauga?
Sylacauga public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Sylacauga are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sylacauga include: Bb Comer Memorial High School vs. Fayetteville High School
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