BB Comer Memorial High School vs NicholsLawson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BB Comer Memorial High School
Sylacauga · Public high · Grades 7–12
395 students
NicholsLawson Middle School
Sylacauga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
| Measure | BB Comer Memorial High School Sylacauga, Alabama | NicholsLawson Middle School Sylacauga, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 304 | #115 of 263 |
| National rank | #15301 of 16,910 | #8437 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 395 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 46% |
| city | Sylacauga | Sylacauga |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •NicholsLawson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 19.7).
- •NicholsLawson Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 17%).
- •NicholsLawson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •NicholsLawson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 64.8%).
- •NicholsLawson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.8).
- •NicholsLawson Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 395.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BB Comer Memorial High School better than NicholsLawson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), NicholsLawson Middle School ranks higher (46.4 vs 19.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are BB Comer Memorial High School and NicholsLawson Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sylacauga and Sylacauga in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BB Comer Memorial High School: 395. NicholsLawson Middle School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BB Comer Memorial High School and NicholsLawson Middle School rank in Alabama?
BB Comer Memorial High School is 255th of 304 and NicholsLawson Middle School is 115th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).