For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,788 students in Tallapoosa County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Tallapoosa County School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,788 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tallapoosa County 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
26%
32%
% White
69%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,580 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,418 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,580
$13,006
Spending / Student
$16,418
$12,220
Best Tallapoosa County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Bend High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10684 Highway 22 E
Daviston, AL 36256
(256) 329-9110
Daviston, AL 36256
(256) 329-9110
Grades: PK-12
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
Reeltown Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3950 Al Hwy 120
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 454-8134
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 454-8134
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Reeltown High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4090 Al Highway 120
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-1670
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-1670
Grades: 6-12
| 476 students
Rank: #44.
Dadeville Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
670 E Columbus St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-6811
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-6811
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #55.
Dadeville High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
227 Weldon St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
Grades: 6-12
| 531 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tallapoosa County School District?
Tallapoosa County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,788 students.
What is the rank of Tallapoosa County School District?
Tallapoosa County School District is ranked #79 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Tallapoosa County School District?
69% of Tallapoosa County School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tallapoosa County School District?
Tallapoosa County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Tallapoosa County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,418 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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