For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 3,979 students in Talladega County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Talladega County, AL are Fayetteville High School, Sylacauga High School and Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talladega County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Talladega County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Talladega County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Talladega County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 W W Averitte Dr
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Grades: K-12
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Sylacauga High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Broadway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0911
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0911
Grades: 9-12
| 677 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
78989 Al Hwy 77
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5295
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5295
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: #44.
Winterboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22435 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5370
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5370
Grades: 5-12
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Bb Comer Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Munford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cedars Road
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5220
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5220
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #77.
Childersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Fay S Perry Dr
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5477
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5477
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #88.
Talladega County Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5104 Howell Cove Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5340
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5340
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Rank: #99.
Talladega High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1177 Mcmillan Street East
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5656
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5656
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
705 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
205 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Childersburg Boot Camp
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
926 Selma Highway
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 378-3821
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 378-3821
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
E H Gentry Technical Facility
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1105 Fort Lashley
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3402
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3402
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Helen Keller School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1221 Cochran Ave
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Talladega Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
110 Piccadilly Cir
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5676
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5676
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Talladega County Genesis School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
22585 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5580
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5580
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Talladega County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
C-stars High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
100 Fluker St
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-9171
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-9171
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
415 Elm St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5755
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5755
Grades: 6
| 235 students
403 Cedar St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5777
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5777
Grades: PK-6
| 222 students
100 Fluker St
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-6511
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-6511
Grades: 5-6
| 362 students
400 N Spring St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5858
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5858
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Pittard School Of Technology (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
22401 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5190
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5190
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Presbyterian Home For Children (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
905 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 362-4314
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 362-4314
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Talladega County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Talladega County, AL include Fayetteville High School, Sylacauga High School and Lincoln High School.
How many public high schools are located in Talladega County?
16 public high schools are located in Talladega County.
What is the racial composition of students in Talladega County?
Talladega County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Talladega County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Talladega County include: Childersburg High School vs. Munford High School, Munford High School vs. Childersburg High School, Bb Comer Memorial High School vs. Sylacauga High School
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