What grades does NicholsLawson Middle School serve?

NicholsLawson Middle School operates as a Middle school within Sylacauga City. The school serves families in the Sylacauga area.

Where is NicholsLawson Middle School located?

NicholsLawson Middle School is a town school in Sylacauga, AL.

What school district is NicholsLawson Middle School in?

NicholsLawson Middle School operates under Sylacauga City, serving students in Sylacauga. Sylacauga City includes 4 schools in total.

What is the student-teacher ratio at NicholsLawson Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at NicholsLawson Middle School is 13.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

How many schools are in Sylacauga City?

There are 4 schools in Sylacauga City, serving students across the area.

What schools are in Sylacauga, AL?

Schools in Sylacauga include NicholsLawson Middle School and others operated by Sylacauga City. The district serves families throughout the Sylacauga area.

What school district serves Sylacauga, AL?

Sylacauga is served by Sylacauga City. The district operates 4 schools in the area.

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NicholsLawson Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Sylacauga, AL 35150

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Tue

6th Grade OrientationEvent

Aug

Wed

NLMS: Schedule PickupEvent

1:00 - 2:00 8th Grade2:00 - 3:00 7th Grade

Aug

Tue

Regular Board MeetingEvent

Sep

Tue

Regular Board MeetingEvent

Sep

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

434

Student:Teacher

13.6:1

Locale

Town

District

Sylacauga City

Econ. Disadvantaged

68.0%

Phone

(256)245-4376

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

48%

55th percentile in AL

Math Proficiency

17%

40th percentile in AL

Chronic Absenteeism

8.1%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

501

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,512

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,130

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,622

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 53%Local 30%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$175,726

-1.4% 1yr+23.6% 5yr

Talladega, AL metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.4%

Below 150% poverty line

8.5%

Unemployment rate

9.4%

Uninsured residents

16.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

310

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

298

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

69%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

99 (33%)

Speech/Language Impairment

63 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

63 (21%)

Autism

24 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

22 (7%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

446

Current enrollment

Declining(-15% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 4, 2026

6th Grade Orientation

Event

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

NLMS: Schedule Pickup

Event

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Fall Pics NLMS	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Under Age Under Request Program	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Feb 23, 2027	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Feb 23, 2027	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	8th Grade Ice Cream Social	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	NLMS: Positive Rewards Field Trip	Event	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	NLMS: Positive Rewards Field Trip	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	NLMS: 6th Grade Honors & Awards	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	NLMS: 8th Grade Honors & Awards	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	NLMS: 7th Grade Honors & Awards	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	NLMS Field Day	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Jun 22, 2027	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Jun 22, 2027	Regular Board Meeting	Event	—