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#875 of 1,356 schools in AL
Reeltown High School
High School · Tallapoosa County · Notasulga, AL
A Tallapoosa County high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4090 Al Highway 120, Notasulga, AL 36866
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Reeltown High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Reeltown High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average465/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Notasulga), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,728
Median home value
$107,800
Median rent
$801/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Tallapoosa County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dadeville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–12 | Not available | 531 | Compare → |
| Horseshoe Bend High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 788 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tallapoosa County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Reeltown High School is listed in Tallapoosa County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reeltown High School
Reeltown High School is a public high school in Notasulga, AL, part of Tallapoosa County, serving approximately 476 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #875 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reeltown High School
What grades does Reeltown High School serve?
Reeltown High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Reeltown High School?
Reeltown High School has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reeltown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reeltown High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reeltown High School rank in AL?
Reeltown High School ranks #875 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Reeltown High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Reeltown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Reeltown High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reeltown High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Reeltown High School a charter school?
No, Reeltown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reeltown High School a Title I school?
No, Reeltown High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reeltown High School?
65.3% of students at Reeltown High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tallapoosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (334) 257-1670
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36866)
- 3,540
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36866; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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