For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,039 students in Tallapoosa County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Tallapoosa County, AL are Horseshoe Bend High School, Benjamin Russell High School and Dadeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tallapoosa County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Tallapoosa County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Tallapoosa County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Alabama average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Russell High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tallapoosa County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Bend High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10684 Highway 22 E
Daviston, AL 36256
(256) 329-9110
Daviston, AL 36256
(256) 329-9110
Grades: PK-12
| 762 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Russell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Grades: 9-12
| 787 students
Rank: #33.
Dadeville High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
227 Weldon St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
Grades: 6-12
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edward Bell Career Technical Center
Vocational School
251 Mlk Street
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-0160
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-0160
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tallapoosa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Technology Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1375 Junior College Dr
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
254 Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
254 Leach St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-1037
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-1037
Grades: K
| n/a students
251 Martin Luther King St
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-2865
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-2865
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Tallapoosa Area Vocational Training High School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Tallapoosa County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
254-a Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2848
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2848
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tallapoosa County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Tallapoosa County, AL include Horseshoe Bend High School, Benjamin Russell High School and Dadeville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tallapoosa County, AL?
4 public high schools are located in Tallapoosa County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Tallapoosa County, AL?
Tallapoosa County, AL public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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