For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,792 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.
Public Schools in Talladega City School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
1,792 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Talladega City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.62
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
1,252 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
70%
32%
# White Students
432 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
24%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
156
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
145
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
133
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
105
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,295 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,159 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,295
$12,931
Spending / Student
$13,159
$12,150
Best Talladega City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raymond L Young Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 E Damon Ave
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5888
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5888
Grades: 4
| 182 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.
C L Salter Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 Brecon Access Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Grades: K-6
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
Zora Ellis Junior High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
414 Elm St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5700
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Talladega High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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
| 453 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
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Talladega City School District?
Talladega City School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,792 students.
What is the rank of Talladega City School District?
Talladega City School District is ranked #119 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Talladega City School District?
70% of Talladega City School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Talladega City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,159 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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