Can I use Talladega County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Talladega County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Talladega County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Talladega County?

Start with the 33 listed public schools and 5 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Talladega County Schools & Education

Name: Talladega County, Alabama Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Talladega County, Alabama

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,979

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,270

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 40/100

State Score Position

#29

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Talladega County

Measured School Summary

Talladega County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.9%.

Funding Context

At $5,979 per pupil, Talladega County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 11% above the Alabama average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Talladega 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

33 public schools and 5 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

44/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #29 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.

Completion

92.9%

2.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,979

$291 below the state average

School coverage

5 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Talladega County has 33 public schools across 5 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Talladega 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.

Mixed school landscape

Talladega County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#29

of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 85% 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.

Talladega County

Elementary to high school visible

7,204 students

Elementary 7Middle 3High 6Other 2

18 listed schools in this county slice.

Sylacauga City

Elementary to high school visible

2,125 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Talladega City

Elementary to high school visible

1,560 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 2Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Al Inst Deaf And Blind

High school only in this slice

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 3

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Talladega County is the largest listed district slice, with 18 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 Talladega County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Talladega County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

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 Talladega 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.

Extensive Specialization in Talladega Schools

Talladega County features 33 public schools and 10,889 students across five districts. This infrastructure is unique for its five dedicated special education schools and six 'other' level campuses.

Talladega County District Leads the Region

The Talladega County district is the primary provider with 18 schools and 7,204 students. Other districts include Talladega City and JF Ingram State Technical College, though no charter schools are present in the county.

A Blend of Rural and Town Campuses

Learning takes place across 19 rural and 14 town-based schools with an average size of 419 students. Lincoln Elementary is the largest campus at 853 students, while Munford Elementary serves 748 children.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Talladega County

Reported Enrollment

10,889

28 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11

Middle6

High10

Other6

5 School Districts in Talladega County

Talladega County

Sylacauga City

4 schools

2,125 students

Talladega City

6 schools

1,560 students

Al Inst Deaf And Blind

5 schools

0 students

JF Ingram State Technical College

8 schools

0 students

33 Public Schools in Talladega County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Talladega County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Lincoln Elementary School	Record	Talladega County	Lincoln, 35096Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	853
Munford Elementary School	Record	Talladega County	Munford, 36268Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	748
Sylacauga High School	Record	Sylacauga City	Sylacauga, 35150Town: Distant	9–12	High	677
Fayetteville High School	Record	Talladega County	Sylacauga, 35151Rural: Distant	KG–12	Other	623
Lincoln High School	Record	Talladega County	Lincoln, 35096Rural: Distant	9–12	High	585
Indian Valley Elementary School	Record	Sylacauga City	Sylacauga, 35150Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	553
BB Comer Memorial Elementary School	Record	Talladega County	Sylacauga, 35150Town: Distant	PK–6	Primary	507
NicholsLawson Middle School	Record	Sylacauga City	Sylacauga, 35150Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	481
Charles R Drew Middle School	Record	Talladega County	Lincoln, 35096Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	478
Talladega High School	Record	Talladega City	Talladega, 35160Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	446
Munford High School	Record	Talladega County	Munford, 36268Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	416
Pinecrest Elementary School	Record	Sylacauga City	Sylacauga, 35150Town: Distant	3–5	Primary	414
BB Comer Memorial High School	Record	Talladega County	Sylacauga, 35150Town: Distant	7–12	High	390
Childersburg Middle School	Record	Talladega County	Childersburg, 35044Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	363
C L Salter Elementary School	Record	Talladega City	Talladega, 35160Rural: Fringe	1–3	Primary	362
Stemley Road Elementary School	Record	Talladega County	Talladega, 35160Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	361
Winterboro High School	Record	Talladega County	Alpine, 35014Rural: Distant	5–12	High	361
Childersburg High School	Record	Talladega County	Childersburg, 35044Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	355
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School	Record	Talladega City	Talladega, 35160Rural: Fringe	4–6	Middle	353
Munford Middle School	Record	Talladega County	Munford, 36268Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	296

Lincoln Elementary School

Talladega County

Lincoln, 35096 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary853 students

Munford Elementary School

Talladega County

Munford, 36268 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary748 students

Sylacauga High School

Sylacauga City

Sylacauga, 35150 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High677 students

Fayetteville High School

Talladega County

Sylacauga, 35151 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–12Other623 students

Lincoln High School

Talladega County

Lincoln, 35096 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High585 students

Indian Valley Elementary School

Sylacauga City

Sylacauga, 35150 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary553 students

BB Comer Memorial Elementary School

Talladega County

Sylacauga, 35150 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary507 students

NicholsLawson Middle School

Sylacauga City

Sylacauga, 35150 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle481 students

Charles R Drew Middle School

Talladega County

Lincoln, 35096 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle478 students

Talladega High School

Talladega City

Talladega, 35160 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High446 students

Munford High School

Talladega County

Munford, 36268 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High416 students

Pinecrest Elementary School

Sylacauga City

Sylacauga, 35150 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary414 students

BB Comer Memorial High School

Talladega County

Sylacauga, 35150 / Town: Distant

Record7–12High390 students

Childersburg Middle School

Talladega County

Childersburg, 35044 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle363 students

C L Salter Elementary School

Talladega City

Talladega, 35160 / Rural: Fringe

Record1–3Primary362 students

Stemley Road Elementary School

Talladega County

Talladega, 35160 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary361 students

Winterboro High School

Talladega County

Alpine, 35014 / Rural: Distant

Record5–12High361 students

Childersburg High School

Talladega County

Childersburg, 35044 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High355 students

Evelyn D Houston Elementary School

Talladega City

Talladega, 35160 / Rural: Fringe

Record4–6Middle353 students

Munford Middle School

Talladega County

Munford, 36268 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle296 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,979

State avg $6,270

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Alabama counties have the highest graduation rates?

Cleburne County (97.0%), Henry County (97.0%), and Pickens County (97.0%) currently lead Alabama among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Alabama?

Across Alabama counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,270. The highest current county values are Lowndes County ($8,377), Macon County ($7,057), and Jefferson County ($6,920). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Talladega County?

Talladega County has a school score of 44/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Talladega County?

The high school graduation rate in Talladega County is 92.9%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Talladega County spend per student?

Talladega County spends $5,979 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Talladega County, Alabama — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Talladega County, Alabama?

Talladega County features 33 public schools and 10,889 students across five districts. This infrastructure is unique for its five dedicated special education schools and six 'other' level campuses.

What are the major school districts in Talladega County, Alabama?

What is the school experience like in Talladega County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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