For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,047 students in Talladega, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 32 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Talladega, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Talladega, AL are Raymond L Young Elementary School, Stemley Road Elementary School and Zora Ellis Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talladega, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Talladega have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Talladega, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raymond L Young Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-K
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Stemley Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2760 Stemley Bridge Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5325
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5325
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Zora Ellis Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 Elm St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5700
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 228 students
Rank: #44.
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Grades: 4-6
| 353 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
C L Salter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 Brecon Access Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Grades: 1-3
| 362 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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
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
Talladega, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
400 N Spring St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5858
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5858
Grades: PK-6
| 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 schools in Talladega, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Talladega, AL include Raymond L Young Elementary School, Stemley Road Elementary School and Zora Ellis Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Talladega?
12 public schools are located in Talladega.
What percentage of students in Talladega go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Talladega are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Talladega?
Talladega public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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