Sylvania School ranked #561 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #496 in 2021 but an improvement compared to #716 in 2015, placing it in the top 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 25% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 47% was approximately equal to the state average, and science proficiency ranged between 35–39%, slightly below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased modestly from 858 students in 2022 to 945 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at about 36%, and 51% of students eligible for free lunch reflecting socioeconomic challenges in this Dekalb County, Alabama school.
Serving grades PreK–12, Sylvania School had 939 students with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, maintaining consistent staffing levels around 53–56 teachers over recent years.
The school's graduation rate remained high at 95% in 2023, ranking in the top 5% of Alabama high schools and exceeding both the state average of 88% and district average of 85%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 915 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylvania School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sylvania School's student population of 915 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
915 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Sylvania School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvania School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dekalb County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvania School's ranking?
Sylvania School is ranked #561 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sylvania School?
The graduation rate of Sylvania School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sylvania School?
915 students attend Sylvania School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sylvania School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sylvania School?
Sylvania School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sylvania School offer ?
Sylvania School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sylvania School part of?
Sylvania School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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