Top Rankings
Talladega County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,157 students in Talladega County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Talladega County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
7,157 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
389 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Talladega County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
32%
32%
% White
61%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,510 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,859 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,510
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,859
$12,220
Best Talladega County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 W W Averitte Dr
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Grades: PK-12
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
Ah Watwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3002 Limbaugh Blvd
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5460
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5460
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
79001 Al Hwy 77
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5265
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5265
Grades: PK-5
| 899 students
Rank: #44.
Munford Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 Cedars Road
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5250
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #55.
Sycamore School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22405 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5450
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5430
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5430
Grades: PK-6
| 509 students
Rank: #77.
Childersburg Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 4th St Se
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5505
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5505
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #88.
Charles R Drew Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
78975 Al Hwy 77
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5280
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5280
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #99.
Munford Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 Cedars Road
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5235
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5235
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #1010.
Childersburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Pinecrest Drive
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5525
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5525
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1111.
Stemley Road Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2760 Stemley Bridge Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5325
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5325
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
78989 Al Hwy 77
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5295
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5295
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #1313.
Winterboro High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22435 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5370
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5370
Grades: 6-12
| 307 students
Rank: #1414.
Bb Comer Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 409 students
Rank: #1515.
Munford High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cedars Road
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5220
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5220
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #1616.
Childersburg High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Fay S Perry Dr
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5477
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5477
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #1717.
Talladega County Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5104 Howell Cove Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5340
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5340
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
Talladega County Genesis School
Alternative School
22585 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5580
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5580
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Talladega County School District?
Talladega County School District manages 18 public schools serving 7,157 students.
What is the rank of Talladega County School District?
Talladega County School District is ranked #68 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Talladega County School District?
61% of Talladega County School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Talladega County School District?
Talladega County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Talladega County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,859 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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