Elmore County Schools & Education
Elmore County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
29/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,019
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
29/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#54
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Elmore County
Measured School Summary
Elmore County faces educational challenges with a school score of 29/100 and a graduation rate of 88.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,019 per pupil, Elmore County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 28% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Elmore County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
25 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
29/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #54 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
88.7%
2.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,019
$251 below the state average
School coverage
25
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Elmore County has 25 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Elmore County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Elmore County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 17 of 25 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#54
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 80% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Elmore County
Elementary to high school visible
11,971 students
17 listed schools in this county slice.
Tallassee City
Elementary to high school visible
1,536 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Elmore County is the largest listed district slice, with 17 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Elmore County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Elmore County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Elmore County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Diverse Educational Infrastructure
Elmore County supports 13,507 students across 25 public schools and two separate districts. The system offers a balanced mix of seven elementary, six middle, and six high schools to serve its growing population.
Spotlight on Elmore and Tallassee
The Elmore County district dominates the landscape with 17 schools and 11,971 students, while Tallassee City manages a smaller enrollment of 1,536. Charter schools have not yet entered this market, keeping the focus on established community districts.
From Suburbs to Rural Landscapes
Students attend schools in a mix of 10 rural, 8 suburban, and 7 town settings, reflecting the county's geographic diversity. Wetumpka High School is the largest campus with 1,240 students, contributing to an average school size of 711.
School Overview
Total Schools
25
in Elmore County
Reported Enrollment
13,507
20 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Elmore County
Elmore County
GuideTallassee City
25 Public Schools in Elmore County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 25 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetumpka High School | Profile | Elmore County | Wetumpka, 36092Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,240 |
| Millbrook Middle School | Profile | Elmore County | Millbrook, 36054Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 1,185 |
| Stanhope Elmore High School | Profile | Elmore County | Millbrook, 36054Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,181 |
| Coosada Elementary School | Record | Elmore County | Millbrook, 36054Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 930 |
| Wetumpka Elementary School | Record | Elmore County | Wetumpka, 36092Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 871 |
| Holtville Elementary School | Record | Elmore County | Deatsville, 36022Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 779 |
| Wetumpka Middle School | Record | Elmore County | Wetumpka, 36092Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 738 |
| Redland Elementary School | Record | Elmore County | Wetumpka, 36093Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 734 |
| Eclectic Elementary School | Record | Elmore County | Eclectic, 36024Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 665 |
| Holtville Middle School | Record | Elmore County | Deatsville, 36022Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 614 |
| Tallassee Elementary School | Record | Tallassee City | Tallassee, 36078Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 598 |
| Holtville High School | Record | Elmore County | Deatsville, 36022Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 554 |
| Redland Middle School | Record | Elmore County | Wetumpka, 36093Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 552 |
| Airport Road Intermediate School | Record | Elmore County | Coosada, 36020Suburb: Large | 3–4 | Primary | 536 |
| Elmore County High School | Record | Elmore County | Eclectic, 36024Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 516 |
| Tallassee High School | Record | Tallassee City | Tallassee, 36078Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 512 |
| Eclectic Middle School | Record | Elmore County | Eclectic, 36024Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 457 |
| Southside Middle School | Record | Tallassee City | Tallassee, 36078Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 426 |
| EDGE Virtual School | Record | Elmore County | Weumpka, 36092Town: Fringe | 3–12 | Virtual | 419 |
| Elmore County Technical Center | Record | Elmore County | Wetumpka, 36092Town: Fringe | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Wetumpka High School
Elmore County
Wetumpka, 36092 / Town: Fringe
Millbrook Middle School
Elmore County
Millbrook, 36054 / Suburb: Large
Stanhope Elmore High School
Elmore County
Millbrook, 36054 / Suburb: Large
Holtville Elementary School
Elmore County
Deatsville, 36022 / Rural: Fringe
Eclectic Elementary School
Elmore County
Eclectic, 36024 / Rural: Distant
Tallassee Elementary School
Tallassee City
Tallassee, 36078 / Rural: Fringe
Airport Road Intermediate School
Elmore County
Coosada, 36020 / Suburb: Large
Elmore County Technical Center
Elmore County
Wetumpka, 36092 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,019
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Elmore County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Elmore County, Alabama?
Elmore County supports 13,507 students across 25 public schools and two separate districts. The system offers a balanced mix of seven elementary, six middle, and six high schools to serve its growing population.
What are the major school districts in Elmore County, Alabama?
The Elmore County district dominates the landscape with 17 schools and 11,971 students, while Tallassee City manages a smaller enrollment of 1,536. Charter schools have not yet entered this market, keeping the focus on established community districts.
What is the school experience like in Elmore County?
Students attend schools in a mix of 10 rural, 8 suburban, and 7 town settings, reflecting the county's geographic diversity. Wetumpka High School is the largest campus with 1,240 students, contributing to an average school size of 711.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.