For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 634 students in Talladega, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Talladega, AL is Talladega High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talladega, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Talladega have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Talladega, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
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 Ave
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
Talladega, 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
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, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Talladega, AL include Talladega High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Talladega?
5 public middle schools are located in Talladega.
What is the racial composition of students in Talladega?
Talladega public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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