Tallapoosa County School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 6 public schools in Tallapoosa County School District, serving 2,880 students. Tallapoosa County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
- Public schools in Tallapoosa County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
- The top ranked public schools in Tallapoosa County School District are Reeltown High School, Reeltown Elementary School and Horseshoe Bend High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Alabama public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Tallapoosa County School District |
| School District Website | http://www.tallapoosak12.org |
| School District Phone Number | (256) 825-0746 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 1,474 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,880 Students | 742,195 Students |
| # of Teachers | 167 Teachers | 42,154 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Tallapoosa County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 138 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 81% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 46% |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 6,934 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 2 Students | 10,786 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 51 Students | 58,766 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 795 Students | 243,597 Students |
| % Black Students | 28% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 1,994 Students | 404,645 Students |
| % White Students | 69% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 840 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 29 Students | 16,627 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 73 | 15,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 236 | 54,954 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 214 | 56,387 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 202 | 55,562 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 214 | 57,484 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 231 | 58,492 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 208 | 57,872 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 205 | 55,711 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 224 | 55,600 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 213 | 55,226 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 211 | 57,301 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 196 | 55,318 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 235 | 53,920 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 218 | 52,848 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,197 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,446. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,306 is higher than the state average of $10,415. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| Total Revenue | $30 MM | $30 MM |
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| Spending | $37 MM | $30 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,197 | $10,446 |
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| Spending / Student | $12,306 | $10,415 |
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Tallapoosa County School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math/Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Reeltown High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%4090 Al Highway 120
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-1670
Grades: 7-12 | 408 students
- Reeltown Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 42%
Rank: Bottom 50%4085 Al Hwy 120
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-3784
Grades: PK-6 | 466 students
- Horseshoe Bend High School Math: 33% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Bottom 50%10684 Highway 22 E
Daviston, AL 36256
(256) 329-9110
Grades: PK-12 | 811 students
- Dadeville High School Math: 37% | Reading: 35%
Rank: Bottom 50%227 Weldon St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
Grades: 7-12 | 517 students
- Dadeville Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 30%
Rank: Bottom 50%670 E Columbus St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-6811
Grades: PK-6 | 678 students
- Edward Bell Career Technical Center Vocational School251 Mlk Street
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-0160
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
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