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Talladega County

Alabama · Public School District
18
Schools
7,204
Students
$13,083
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
72.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+20pp vs nat'l
93.8%
Graduation Rate
+7.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Talladega County is a public school district in Alabama serving 7,204 students across 18 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,083 is near the national average for a US public school district. 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Charles R Drew Middle School06–08478
Childersburg Middle School05–08363
Munford Middle School06–08296
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BB Comer Memorial High School07–12390
Childersburg High School09–12355
Lincoln High School09–12585
Munford High School09–12416
Talladega County Central High07–12126
Winterboro High School05–12361
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fayetteville High SchoolKG–12623
Talladega County Genesis School03–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,083Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
28%
State
55.3%
Local (property tax)
28.4%
Federal
16.2%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
7,204
Students
72%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.8%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.8% graduation rate — 7.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
72% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Talladega County?
Talladega County has 18 public schools, serving a total of 7,204 students.
What is the graduation rate for Talladega County?
The graduation rate is 93.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Talladega County spend per student?
Talladega County spends $13,083 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Talladega County?
72% of students in Talladega County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Talladega County?
No, Talladega County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Talladega County serve?
Talladega County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Talladega County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Talladega County is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.