Serving 487 students in grades 9-12, Tallassee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tallassee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tallassee High School's student population of 487 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Tallassee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tallassee High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#927 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
29%
32%
White
61%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tallassee High School's ranking?
Tallassee High School is ranked #927 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Tallassee High School often compared to?
Tallassee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmore County High School, Reeltown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tallassee High School?
The graduation rate of Tallassee High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tallassee High School?
487 students attend Tallassee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Tallassee High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tallassee High School?
Tallassee High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tallassee High School offer ?
Tallassee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tallassee High School part of?
Tallassee High School is part of Tallassee City School District.
School Reviews
5 2/21/2019
So glad I send my children there now. The last 6 years have been great! Before that it was awful!
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