There were 26 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Tallapoosa County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 8.3% more than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that American Indian or Alaskan Native students made up 0.5% of the 5,369 students in Tallapoosa County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second least represented ethnicity.
Among the two districts in the county, Tallapoosa County School District recorded the largest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 14 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Tallapoosa County.
Alabama’s educational system was rated as one of the worst in the U.S., according to a 2023 study from Scholaroo. The state was ranked 46th based on factors such as school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
| District Name | % of American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander City School District | 0.4% | 2,700 |
| Tallapoosa County School District | 0.5% | 2,669 |
