For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 3,897 students in Talladega County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Talladega County, AL are Fayetteville High School, Sylacauga High School and Munford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talladega County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Talladega County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Talladega County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Talladega County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 W W Averitte Dr
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sylacauga High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Broadway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0911
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0911
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Munford High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cedars Road
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5220
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5220
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
78989 Al Hwy 77
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5295
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5295
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Winterboro High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22435 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5370
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5370
Gr: 6-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Bb Comer Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Talladega High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1177 Mcmillan Street East
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5656
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5656
Gr: 7-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Childersburg High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Fay S Perry Dr
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5477
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5477
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Blind
Special Education School
705 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Deaf
Special Education School
205 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
E H Gentry Technical Facility
Special Education School
1105 Fort Lashley Ave
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3402
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3402
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Helen Keller School
Special Education School
1221 Cochran Ave
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Talladega Career Technical Center
Vocational School
110 Piccadilly Cir
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5676
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5676
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Talladega County Genesis School
Alternative School
22585 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5580
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5580
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Talladega County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Talladega County, AL include Fayetteville High School, Sylacauga High School and Munford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Talladega County?
15 public high schools are located in Talladega County.
What is the racial composition of students in Talladega County?
Talladega County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Talladega County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Talladega County include: Childersburg High School vs. Munford High School, Munford High School vs. Childersburg High School, Lincoln High School vs. Childersburg High School
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