NicholsLawson Middle School

Sylacauga City
1550 Talladega Highway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
481 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Nichols-Lawson Middle School, located in Sylacauga, Alabama, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Sylacauga City School District. Committed to bridging the gap between elementary and high school, the institution focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, critical thinking skills, and the social-emotional growth necessary for middle-grade students.

Beyond its academic requirements, the school is deeply integrated into the local Sylacauga community, frequently engaging families through extracurricular activities, athletics, and school-wide initiatives. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, Nichols-Lawson aims to foster a culture of excellence and character development, preparing its students for future success as they transition into the high school level and beyond.
481
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    239 (49.7 %)
  • Black
    213 (44.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (4.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sylacauga City
Phone: (256)245-4376
Website: http://scsboe.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 268
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 165
Grade 7 136
Grade 8 180
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Childersburg Middle School
Talladega County
363 Students
800 4th St SE
Childersburg, AL 35044 (8.5 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th