For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,706 students in Tallapoosa County, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 154 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Tallapoosa County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tallapoosa County, AL are Horseshoe Bend High School, Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School and William L Radney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tallapoosa County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Tallapoosa County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tallapoosa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Bend High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10684 Highway 22 E
Daviston, AL 36256
(256) 329-9110
Daviston, AL 36256
(256) 329-9110
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
851 Laurel St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8631
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8631
Gr: 3-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
William L Radney Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Allison Drive
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8636
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8636
Gr: 5-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Dadeville Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
670 E Columbus St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-6811
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-6811
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Alexander City Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
359 State St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8660
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8660
Gr: 7-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Benjamin Russell High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Dadeville High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
227 Weldon St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
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
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-0160
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1240 Scott Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Gr: PK-2 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tallapoosa County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Tallapoosa County, AL include Horseshoe Bend High School, Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School and William L Radney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tallapoosa County?
8 public schools are located in Tallapoosa County.
What percentage of students in Tallapoosa County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Tallapoosa County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tallapoosa County?
Tallapoosa County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Tallapoosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tallapoosa County include: Benjamin Russell High School vs. Dadeville High School, Horseshoe Bend High School vs. Dadeville High School, Dadeville High School vs. Horseshoe Bend High School
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