For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,766 students in Talladega City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
51爆料s in Talladega City School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
1,766 Students
749,048 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
42,948 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Talladega City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
1,273 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
72%
32%
# White Students
319 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
18%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
78
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
170
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
159
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
105
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
123
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
100
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,491 is higher than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,353 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,491
$12,910
Spending / Student
$13,353
$12,130
Best Talladega City School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raymond L Young Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Damon Ave
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5888
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5888
Grades: PK-K
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 Cedar St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5777
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5777
Grades: PK-6
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Zora Ellis Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 Elm St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5700
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Grades: 4-6
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
C L Salter Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 Brecon Access Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Grades: 1-3
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Talladega High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1177 Mcmillan Street East
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5656
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5656
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
Talladega Career Technical Center
Vocational School
110 Piccadilly Cir
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5676
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5676
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Talladega City School District?
Talladega City School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,766 students.
What is the rank of Talladega City School District?
Talladega City School District is ranked #124 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Talladega City School District?
72% of Talladega City School District students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Talladega City School District?
Talladega City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Talladega City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,353 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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