Talladega County Central High School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Talladega County Central High School
Talladega County Central High School is a public school located in Talladega County, Alabama. The school is part of the Talladega County Board of Education and serves students in grades 9-12. The school is known for its strong academic programs and has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and other organizations. The school’s mascot is the Titan, and its colors are black, red, and white. Talladega County Central High School is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school is committed to providing quality educational opportunities that prepare students for success in college and beyond.
Address:
5104 Howell Cove Rd
Talladega, AL 35160Phone:
(256) 315-5340
Site:
Grades:
7 – 12
Enrollment:
141 students
Overview Talladega County Central High School
Talladega County Central High School serves 141 students in grades 7-12.
Talladega County Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Talladega County Central High School
Talladega County Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Talladega County Central High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.