Best Schools in Tallapoosa County, AL
Tallapoosa County, AL has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,508 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Tallapoosa County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tallapoosa County, AL
The top high schools in Tallapoosa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reeltown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tallapoosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 405 Students
2. Benjamin Russell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students
3. Tallassee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tallassee City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students
4. Dadeville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tallapoosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 522 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tallapoosa County, AL
The top middle schools in Tallapoosa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William L Radney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander City • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 438 Students
2. Southside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tallassee City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 426 Students
3. Alexander City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tallapoosa County, AL
The top elementary schools in Tallapoosa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reeltown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tallapoosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
2. Tallassee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tallassee City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 598 Students
3. Dadeville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tallapoosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
4. Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander City • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 418 Students
5. Jim Pearson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander City • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 772 Students
6. Jacob's Ladder
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacob's Ladder • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 184 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tallapoosa County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tallapoosa County, AL has a total population of 41,311 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tallapoosa County, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Tallapoosa County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tallapoosa County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tallapoosa County, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Tallapoosa County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tallapoosa County, AL
How many schools are in Tallapoosa County, AL?
Tallapoosa County, AL has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,508 students in total.
How do schools in Tallapoosa County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Tallapoosa County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Tallapoosa County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tallapoosa County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Tallapoosa County
4 places in Tallapoosa County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Alexander City (5)
- Dadeville (2)
- Notasulga (2)
- New Site (1)
School districts (2)
- Alexander City (5 schools)
- Tallapoosa County (5 schools)