For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,819 students in 35160, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 35160, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35160, AL are Raymond L Young Elementary School, Stemley Road Elementary School and C L Salter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35160 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35160, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35160, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raymond L Young Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Damon Ave
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5888
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5888
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Stemley Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2760 Stemley Bridge Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5325
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5325
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
C L Salter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Brecon Access Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Gr: K-3 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Gr: 4-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35160, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35160, AL include Raymond L Young Elementary School, Stemley Road Elementary School and C L Salter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35160?
6 public schools are located in 35160.
What percentage of students in 35160 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 35160 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35160?
35160 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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