Bb Comer Memorial High School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Bb Comer Memorial High School
Bb Comer Memorial High School is a public high school located in the small town of Sylacauga, Alabama. The school is named after Benjamin Franklin Comer, a prominent local businessman who was a major contributor to the school’s construction in the early 1900s. The school offers a variety of academic programs and extracurricular activities for its students.
The school is known for its strong academic performance and its commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment. Bb Comer Memorial High School offers a variety of classes, ranging from core subjects such as English, math, and science to elective courses in the arts, technology, and business. The school also has a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, debate, and student government.
The faculty and staff of Bb Comer Memorial High School are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school has a strong focus on college and career readiness, and offers a variety of resources and support to help students achieve their goals. Bb Comer Memorial High School is also committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion among its students and staff.
Address:
801 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150Phone:
(256) 315-5400
Site:
Grades:
7 – 12
Enrollment:
393 students
Overview Bb Comer Memorial High School
Bb Comer Memorial High School serves 393 students in grades 7-12.
Bb Comer Memorial High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Bb Comer Memorial High School
Bb Comer Memorial High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Bb Comer Memorial High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.