For the 2026-27 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 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tallapoosa County (2026-27)
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.
Alexander City Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
359 State St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8660
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8660
Gr: 7-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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%
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 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 46% (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: Dadeville High School vs. Horseshoe Bend High School, Horseshoe Bend High School vs. Dadeville High School
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