Talladega County School District
School District · Talladega, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
17
7 elem, 3 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,145
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
17
7 elem, 3 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,145
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Evaluating Talladega County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Talladega County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ah Watwood Elementary School
Childersburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Munford Elementary School
Munford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sycamore School
Alpine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#110 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,145
$663 vs Alabama median
District size
7,157 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Talladega County ranks #110 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Talladega County's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ah Watwood Elementary School (8.0/10), Munford Elementary School (7.7/10), and Sycamore School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Talladega County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Talladega County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ah Watwood Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Munford Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Sycamore School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Stemley Road Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Childersburg Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Fayetteville High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Charles R Drew Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.8/10, Talladega County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ah Watwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Talladega County students show an average math proficiency of 43.7% and ELA proficiency of 52.3%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Talladega County with test data.
Schools in Talladega County
17 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 6
Other Schools 1
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 5.8/10. 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 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Talladega County?
Across schools in Talladega County with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.3%. 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 5.8/10 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 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.3%
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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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