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Best Talladega County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 7,548 students in Talladega County, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Talladega County, AL are Ah Watwood Elementary School, Fayetteville High School and Munford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talladega County, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Talladega County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Talladega County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ah Watwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3002 Limbaugh Blvd
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5460
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
170 W W Averitte Dr
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Munford Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
365 Cedars Road
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Sycamore School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22405 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
79001 Al Hwy 77
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5265
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Childersburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
235 Pinecrest Drive
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5525
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Nicholslawson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1550 Talladega Highway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-4376
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
615 Coaling Rd
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 245-5700
Gr: 3-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Charles R Drew Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
78975 Al Hwy 77
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256) 315-5280
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Childersburg Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 4th St Se
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5505
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
803 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 315-5430
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Stemley Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2760 Stemley Bridge Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5325
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Munford Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
360 Cedars Road
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5235
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
C L Salter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
106 Brecon Access Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Gr: K-3 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Winterboro High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22435 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5370
Gr: 6-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Gr: 4-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Blind
Special Education School
705 E South Street
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Helen Keller School
Special Education School
1221 Cochran Ave
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Indian Valley Elementary School
1099 Oldfield Rd
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-0397
Gr: PK-2 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Talladega County Genesis School
Alternative School
22585 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5580
Gr: 3-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Talladega County, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Talladega County, AL include Ah Watwood Elementary School, Fayetteville High School and Munford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Talladega County?
22 public elementary schools are located in Talladega County.
What is the racial composition of students in Talladega County?
Talladega County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Talladega County are often viewed compared to one another?

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