Talladega City School District
School District · Talladega, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,544
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,544
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#121 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,560
+$2,752 vs Alabama median
District size
1,544 students
Smaller than Alabama median
The short answer
Talladega City ranks #121 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Talladega City's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Evelyn D Houston Elementary School (7.1/10), C L Salter Elementary School (5.9/10), and Talladega High School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Talladega City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evelyn D Houston Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | C L Salter Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Talladega High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Raymond L Young Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Zora Ellis Junior High School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Talladega City
Talladega City is a Talladega, Alabama school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,544 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. District-level spending was $15,560 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Talladega City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Evelyn D Houston Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Talladega City students show an average math proficiency of 30.4% and ELA proficiency of 40.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Talladega City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Talladega City with test data.
Schools in Talladega City
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Talladega
- Total Enrollment
- 1,544
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- District spending per student
- $15,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Talladega City?
Talladega City has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Talladega City?
The average composite rating for Talladega City is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Talladega City?
Talladega City's district-level spending was $15,560 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Talladega City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Talladega City is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in Talladega City?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Talladega City with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Talladega City?
Across schools in Talladega City with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Talladega City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Talladega City has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Talladega City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Dothan City (18)
- Hoover City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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