For the 2026 school year, there are 4 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 average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% 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 Graduation Rate 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 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tallapoosa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Russell High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Gr: 9-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Dadeville High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
227 Weldon St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
Gr: 6-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Edward Bell Career Technical Center
Vocational School
251 Mlk Street
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-0160
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-0160
Gr: 9-12
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
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641
Gr: 10-12
254 Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
251 Martin Luther King St
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-2865
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
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
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 47% (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: Dadeville High School vs. Horseshoe Bend High School, Benjamin Russell High School vs. Dadeville High School, Horseshoe Bend High School vs. Dadeville High School
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