Best Tallapoosa County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,162 students in Tallapoosa County, AL.

The top ranked public high schools in Tallapoosa County, AL are Horseshoe Bend High School, Benjamin Russell High School and Dadeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Tallapoosa County, AL public high schools have an score of 27% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Tallapoosa County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.

Tallapoosa County, AL public high school have a of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Horseshoe Bend High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Tallapoosa County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Horseshoe Bend High School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
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10684 Highway 22 E
Daviston, AL 36256
(256) 329-9110

Gr: PK-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Benjamin Russell High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611

Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #33.

Dadeville High School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
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227 Weldon St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848

Gr: 6-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Tallapoosa County, AL

Tallapoosa County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Career Technology Center (Closed 2005)

Vocational School

1375 Junior College Dr
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641

Gr: 10-12

Councill Middle School (Closed 2023)

254 Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846

Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Dadeville Elementary Annex (Closed 2004)

254 Leach St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-1037

Gr: K

Edward Bell Career Technical Center (Closed 2024)

Vocational School

251 Mlk Street
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-0160

Gr: 9-12

Edward Bell High School (Closed 2015)

251 Martin Luther King St
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-2865

Gr: K-12

Tallapoosa Area Vocational Training High School (Closed 2007)

Vocational School

225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611

Gr: 11-12

Tallapoosa County Alternative School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

254-a Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2848

Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Tallapoosa County, AL?

The top ranked public high schools in Tallapoosa County, AL include Horseshoe Bend High School, Benjamin Russell High School and Dadeville High School.

How many public high schools are located in Tallapoosa County?

3 public high schools are located in Tallapoosa County.

What is the racial composition of students in Tallapoosa County?

Tallapoosa County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).

Which public high schools in Tallapoosa County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tallapoosa County include: Benjamin Russell High School vs. Dadeville High School, Horseshoe Bend High School vs. Dadeville High School, Dadeville High School vs. Horseshoe Bend High School