For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,463 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 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
1,463 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.1%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
73%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
16%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,001 is higher than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,655 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$26 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,001
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,655
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Talladega City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
C L Salter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Brecon Access Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Gr: K-3 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Gr: 4-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Talladega High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1177 Mcmillan Street East
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5656
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5656
Gr: 7-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Talladega City School District?
Talladega City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,463 students.
What is the rank of Talladega City School District?
Talladega City School District is ranked #123 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Talladega City School District?
73% of Talladega City School District students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% 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 19:1, 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 $17,655 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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