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Tallapoosa County School District

School District · Dadeville, Alabama

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 2,788

Teachers (FTE): 162

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 2 high

Enrollment

2,788

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.2:1

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 2 high

Enrollment

2,788

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.2:1

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How this district compares

Alabama rank

#48 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,275

+$467 vs Alabama median

District size

2,788 students

Typical than Alabama median

The short answer

Tallapoosa County ranks #48 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Tallapoosa County's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Reeltown Elementary School (9.1/10), Horseshoe Bend High School (8.6/10), and Dadeville Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Tallapoosa County

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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Reeltown Elementary School	9.1 / 10	Elementary	—	455
2	Horseshoe Bend High School	8.6 / 10	Other	—	788
3	Dadeville Elementary School	7.5 / 10	Elementary	—	538
4	Reeltown High School	5.7 / 10	High	—	476
5	Dadeville High School	4.0 / 10	High	—	531

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Tallapoosa County

Tallapoosa County is a Dadeville, Alabama school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,788 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. District-level spending was $13,275 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Tallapoosa County demonstrates solid academic performance.

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

In standardized testing, Tallapoosa County students show an average math proficiency of 39.5% and ELA proficiency of 50.0%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency39.5%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency50.0%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Tallapoosa County with test data.

Schools in Tallapoosa County

5 schools

Elementary Schools2

Reeltown Elementary School

4559.1

Dadeville Elementary School

5387.5

High Schools2

Reeltown High School

4765.7

Dadeville High School

5314.0

Other Schools1

Horseshoe Bend High School

7888.6

District Details

State: Alabama
City: Dadeville
Total Enrollment: 2,788
Teachers (FTE): 162
District spending per student: $13,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tallapoosa County?

Tallapoosa County has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Tallapoosa County?

The average composite rating for Tallapoosa County is 7.0/10. 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 Tallapoosa County?

Tallapoosa County's district-level spending was $13,275 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 Tallapoosa County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Tallapoosa County is 17.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Tallapoosa County?

Reeltown Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Tallapoosa County with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Tallapoosa County?

Across schools in Tallapoosa County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Tallapoosa County compare to other districts in Alabama?

Tallapoosa County has an average school rating of 7.0/10 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: 7.0/10
Math Proficiency: 39.5%
ELA Proficiency: 50.0%

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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.