Best Tallapoosa County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,746 students in Tallapoosa County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tallapoosa County, AL are Horseshoe Bend High School, Alexander City Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Tallapoosa County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Bend High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
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.
Alexander City Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
359 State St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8660
Gr: 7-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Dadeville High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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
1375 Junior College Dr
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641
Gr: 10-12
254 Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
254 Leach St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-1037
Gr: K
251 Mlk Street
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-0160
Gr: 9-12
251 Martin Luther King St
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-2865
Gr: K-12
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Gr: 11-12
254-a Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2848
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tallapoosa County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tallapoosa County, AL include Horseshoe Bend High School, Alexander City Middle School and Dadeville High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tallapoosa County?
3 public middle schools are located in Tallapoosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tallapoosa County?
Tallapoosa County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Tallapoosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tallapoosa County include: Horseshoe Bend High School vs. Dadeville High School, Dadeville High School vs. Horseshoe Bend High School

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