For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 591 students in 35160, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in 35160, AL are Talladega County Central High School and Talladega High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 35160 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35160, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35160 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Talladega High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35160, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 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
35160, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
415 Elm St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5755
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5755
Gr: 6 | 235 students Minority enrollment: 59%
400 N Spring St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5858
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5858
Gr: PK-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35160, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35160, AL include Talladega County Central High School and Talladega High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35160?
3 public high schools are located in 35160.
What is the racial composition of students in 35160?
35160 public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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