Tallapoosa County School District

679 East Columbus Street
Dadeville, AL 36853-1371
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,822 students in Tallapoosa County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Tallapoosa County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,822 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tallapoosa County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#79 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
30%
41%
47%
27%
38%
87%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
27%
31%
% White
68%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,416 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,220 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,416
$12,875
Spending / Student
$16,220
$12,097

Best Tallapoosa County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Bend High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10684 Highway 22 E
Daviston, AL 36256
(256) 329-9110
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Reeltown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3950 Al Hwy 120
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 454-8134
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Dadeville Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
670 E Columbus St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-6811
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Reeltown High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4090 Al Highway 120
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-1670
Gr: 6-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Dadeville High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
227 Weldon St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
Gr: 6-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Edward Bell Career Technical Center
Vocational School
251 Mlk Street
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-0160
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tallapoosa County School District?
Tallapoosa County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,822 students.
What is the rank of Tallapoosa County School District?
Tallapoosa County School District is ranked #76 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Tallapoosa County School District?
68% of Tallapoosa County School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tallapoosa County School District?
Tallapoosa County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Tallapoosa County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,220 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,822 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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