Serving 409 students in grades 7-12, Bb Comer Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bb Comer Memorial High School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bb Comer Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bb Comer Memorial High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
27%
32%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bb Comer Memorial High School's ranking?
Bb Comer Memorial High School is ranked #899 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bb Comer Memorial High School often compared to?
Bb Comer Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sylacauga High School, Fayetteville High School, Winterboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bb Comer Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Bb Comer Memorial High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bb Comer Memorial High School?
409 students attend Bb Comer Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bb Comer Memorial High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bb Comer Memorial High School?
Bb Comer Memorial High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bb Comer Memorial High School offer ?
Bb Comer Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Bb Comer Memorial High School part of?
Bb Comer Memorial High School is part of Talladega County School District.
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