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7 schools in Sylacauga

Alabama · Public K-12

Sylacauga, Alabama comes in at 7 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 3,472 students total and an average campus size near 496.

7-year change in Sylacauga

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,472
-423 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 66%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
31%
was 30%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
BB Comer Memorial Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06521
BB Comer Memorial High SchoolHigh07-12395
Fayetteville High SchoolCombinedPK-12580
Indian Valley Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-02477
NicholsLawson Middle SchoolMiddle06-08446
Pinecrest Elementary SchoolElementary03-05426
Sylacauga High SchoolHigh09-12627

About Sylacauga

Sylacauga, Alabama is home to 7 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,472 students. By school count, it is an average-sized city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 11%: 3,895 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,472 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 66% to 59%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Sylacauga discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sylacauga?
Sylacauga, Alabama has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,472 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Sylacauga?
Sylacauga has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Sylacauga?
Sylacauga High School is the largest public school in Sylacauga by enrollment, with approximately 627 students.
What school districts serve Sylacauga?
Sylacauga is served by 2 public school districts, including Talladega County, Sylacauga City.
What grade levels do public schools in Sylacauga cover?
Public schools in Sylacauga serve students from pre-K through grade 12.