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6.5 avg / 10

Talladega County School District

School District · Talladega, Alabama

Students: 7,157
Teachers (FTE): 388

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

17

7 elem, 3 mid, 6 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,145

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.4:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#79 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,145

$663 vs Alabama median

District size

7,157 students

Much larger than Alabama median

About Talladega County

Talladega County is a Talladega, Alabama school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 7,157 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. The district invests $12,145 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Talladega County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ah Watwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Talladega County students show an average math proficiency of 24.4% and ELA proficiency of 51.9%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 6 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Talladega County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 24.4%
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ELA Proficiency 51.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Talladega County with test data.

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Talladega
Total Enrollment
7,157
Teachers (FTE)
388
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Talladega County?

Talladega County has 17 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Talladega County?

The average composite rating for Talladega County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Talladega County?

Talladega County spends $12,145 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Talladega County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Talladega County is 18.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Talladega County?

Ah Watwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Talladega County with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Talladega County?

Across schools in Talladega County with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Talladega County compare to other districts in Alabama?

Talladega County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 17 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
24.4%
ELA Proficiency
51.9%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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