Sylacauga City Schools: A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction
Sylacauga City Schools (SCS) is a public school district serving the city of Sylacauga, Alabama, located in Talladega County. This article provides a detailed overview of the district, including its schools, administration, student demographics, and other relevant information.
District Overview
Sylacauga City Schools operates four schools. The district's motto is "College Career Community," reflecting its commitment to preparing students for future success. The district is overseen by a Superintendent, Dr.
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Sylacauga City Schools employed 127.80 full-time classroom teachers. The total enrollment in the district is 2,184 students, with almost half of those students transported to and from school by buses using 15 different routes.
Schools in the District
The four schools within the Sylacauga City Schools system are listed below in alphabetical order:
(The list of schools is missing from the provided information. If the names of the schools were provided, they would be listed here.)
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The first school to be accredited was Sylacauga High School in 1947, with Nichols Lawson Middle School (as East Highland) in 1954, and Indian Valley and Pinecrest accredited in 1973.
Governance and Administration
The Sylacauga City Schools system is governed by a five-member board of education. Members are appointed by the City Council of Sylacauga for staggered five-year terms. The current board members are Amy Price (President), Janean Crawford (Vice-President), Dr. Rekha Chadalawada, Melissa Garris, and Dr. Steven Marlowe.
The day-to-day operation of the school system is entrusted to the Superintendent of Schools, Dr.
The combined instructional administration in SCS has 146 years as administrators, with 360 total years' experience in education and 274 years' of experience in SCS.
Student Proficiency and Assessment
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. The Department of Education clarifies that proficiency measurements are established by the states. Consequently, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states. Furthermore, year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements. To protect student privacy, percentages are reported as ranges for groups of 300 students or fewer.
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Additional Information
Sylacauga City Schools is committed to providing a quality education to all students. The district offers a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of its diverse student population.
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