For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,766 students in Talladega City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Talladega City School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,517 Schools
# Students
1,766 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Talladega City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
72%
32%
% White
18%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,491 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,353 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,491
$13,006
Spending / Student
$13,353
$12,220
Best Talladega City School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raymond L Young Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Damon Ave
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5888
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5888
Gr: PK-K | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
C L Salter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Brecon Access Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Gr: 1-3 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 Cedar St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5777
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5777
Gr: PK-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Gr: 4-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Zora Ellis Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
414 Elm St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5700
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Talladega High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1177 Mcmillan Street East
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5656
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5656
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Talladega Career Technical Center
Vocational School
110 Piccadilly Cir
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5676
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5676
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Talladega City School District?
Talladega City School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,766 students.
What is the rank of Talladega City School District?
Talladega City School District is ranked #123 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Talladega City School District?
72% of Talladega City School District students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Talladega City School District?
Talladega City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Talladega City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,353 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles

Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Practical tips for parents to address bullying, name-calling, and put-downs鈥攚ith 2025 data, policies, and expert strategies.

What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
Explore what a magnet school is, how it works, and its benefits in 2025. Clear explanation for parents, students, and educators.

Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Explore cooperative learning in 2025鈥攏ew data, updated practices, expert insights for educators and families.