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Tallassee City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,507 students in Tallassee City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Tallassee City School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
1,507 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tallassee City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
26%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
61%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,447 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,007 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,447
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,007
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Tallassee City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tallassee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 Friendship Rd
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-5001
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-5001
Gr: PK-4 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 E B Payne Sr Dr
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Tallassee High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Barnett Blvd
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2187
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2187
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tallassee City School District?
Tallassee City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,507 students.
What is the rank of Tallassee City School District?
Tallassee City School District is ranked #72 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tallassee City School District?
61% of Tallassee City School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tallassee City School District?
Tallassee City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Tallassee City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,007 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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