Sulligent School ranked #419 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #937 in 2010 and consistently maintaining a top 50% overall testing rank as a New Jersey high school offering grades Pre–K through 12 with 693 students enrolled.
Math proficiency was 35% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 51% was also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased slightly from 731 students in 2021 to 693 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 18%, including 92 Black and 8 Hispanic students, and 404 students eligible for free lunch reflecting socioeconomic challenges in this Union County NJ high school.
The student–teacher ratio was 16:1 in 2023 with 44 teachers, consistent with prior years, supporting the school's structure serving pre–kindergarten to 12th grade at a midsize suburban campus.
Graduation rates remained stable and above state average, reaching 90% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%, indicating steady completion outcomes for this Berkeley Heights public high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Sulligent School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Sulligent School's student population of 693 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Sulligent School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sulligent School is 0.31, 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
#419 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
13%
32%
White
82%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Sulligent School's ranking?
Sulligent School is ranked #419 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sulligent School often compared to?
Sulligent Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Lamar School, Lamar County Highintermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sulligent School?
The graduation rate of Sulligent School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sulligent School?
693 students attend Sulligent School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sulligent School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sulligent School?
Sulligent School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sulligent School offer ?
Sulligent School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sulligent School part of?
Sulligent School is part of Lamar County School District.
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