Tallassee City School District
School District · Tallassee, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,510
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,510
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#71 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,365
+$557 vs Alabama median
District size
1,510 students
Smaller than Alabama median
The short answer
Tallassee City ranks #71 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Tallassee City's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southside Middle School (7.6/10), Tallassee Elementary School (6.1/10), and Tallassee High School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Tallassee City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southside Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Tallassee Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Tallassee High School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tallassee City
Tallassee City is a Tallassee, Alabama school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,510 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. District-level spending was $13,365 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Tallassee City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southside Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Tallassee City students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 51.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tallassee City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tallassee City with test data.
Schools in Tallassee City
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Tallassee
- Total Enrollment
- 1,510
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- District spending per student
- $13,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tallassee City?
Tallassee City has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tallassee City?
The average composite rating for Tallassee City is 6.4/10. 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 Tallassee City?
Tallassee City's district-level spending was $13,365 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 Tallassee City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tallassee City is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tallassee City?
Southside Middle School is the highest-rated school in Tallassee City with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Tallassee City?
Across schools in Tallassee City with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tallassee City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Tallassee City has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 3 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.7%
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Compare Tallassee 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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