Tallassee High School serves 535 students in grades 9-12.
Tallassee High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tallassee High School's student population of 535 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tallassee High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tallassee High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#884 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
28%
32%
White
66%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tallassee High School's ranking?
Tallassee High School is ranked #884 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Tallassee High School often compared to?
Tallassee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmore County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tallassee High School?
The graduation rate of Tallassee High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tallassee High School?
535 students attend Tallassee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Tallassee High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tallassee High School?
Tallassee High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Tallassee High School offer ?
Tallassee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tallassee High School part of?
Tallassee High School is part of Tallassee City School District.
School Reviews
5 2/21/2019
So glad I send my children there now. The last 6 years have been great! Before that it was awful!
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