For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 3,088 students in Talladega County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Talladega County, AL are Fayetteville High School, Nicholslawson Middle School and Charles R Drew Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talladega County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Talladega County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Talladega County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 W W Averitte Dr
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Gr: PK-12 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Nicholslawson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1550 Talladega Highway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-4376
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-4376
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Charles R Drew Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
78975 Al Hwy 77
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5280
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5280
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Childersburg Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 4th St Se
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5505
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5505
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Munford Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
360 Cedars Road
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5235
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5235
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Winterboro High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22435 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5370
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5370
Gr: 6-12 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Bb Comer Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Zora Ellis Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
414 Elm St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5700
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Talladega County Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Blind
Special Education School
705 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Deaf
Special Education School
205 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
E H Gentry Technical Facility
Special Education School
1105 Fort Lashley
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3402
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3402
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Helen Keller School
Special Education School
1221 Cochran Ave
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Gr: K-12
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
Gr: 3-12
Talladega County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
C-stars High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
100 Fluker St
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-9171
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-9171
Gr: 9-12
415 Elm St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5755
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5755
Gr: 6 | 235 students Minority enrollment: 59%
100 Fluker St
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-6511
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-6511
Gr: 5-6 | 362 students Minority enrollment: 41%
400 N Spring St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5858
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5858
Gr: PK-6
Pittard School Of Technology (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
22401 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5190
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5190
Gr: 10-12
Presbyterian Home For Children (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
905 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 362-4314
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 362-4314
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Talladega County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Talladega County, AL include Fayetteville High School, Nicholslawson Middle School and Charles R Drew Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Talladega County?
14 public middle schools are located in Talladega County.
What is the racial composition of students in Talladega County?
Talladega County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Talladega County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Talladega County include: Winterboro High School vs. Fayetteville High School, Bb Comer Memorial High School vs. Fayetteville High School, Winterboro High School vs. Bb Comer Memorial High School
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