SULLIGENT SCHOOL

Sulligent School is a Title I public school that is part of the Lamar County school district, located in Sulligent, AL with about 809 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Sulligent School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sulligent School, located in Sulligent, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for the local Lamar County community. As a K-12 institution, it provides a unified academic environment that spans from elementary through high school, fostering a sense of continuity for students as they progress through their formative years. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for student growth in extracurricular activities, athletics, and social development.

The school operates under the Lamar County School System and functions as a primary resource for the town’s educational needs. Its mission emphasizes student success, character development, and academic achievement, aiming to prepare graduates for post-secondary education or the workforce. By maintaining a close-knit environment, Sulligent School leverages its small-town setting to encourage strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader community, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Sulligent School at (205) 698-9254 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Elm St
Sulligent, AL 35586-0367
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SULLIGENT SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sulligent, AL with about 809 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lamar County
Total Students:
809
Teachers:
45.51
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 809 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SULLIGENT SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.2%
Black or African American
13.0%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.