For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 356 students in 35160, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 35160, AL are Zora Ellis Junior High School and Talladega County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35160 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35160, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35160, AL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zora Ellis Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
414 Elm St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5700
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Talladega County Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5104 Howell Cove Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5340
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5340
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
35160, Alabama 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
415 Elm St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5755
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5755
Gr: 6 | 235 students Minority enrollment: 59%
400 N Spring St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5858
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5858
Gr: PK-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35160, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35160, AL include Zora Ellis Junior High School and Talladega County Central High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35160?
2 public middle schools are located in 35160.
What is the racial composition of students in 35160?
35160 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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