There were 96 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Talladega County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 12.9% more than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that American Indian or Alaskan Native students made up 0.9% of the 10,186 students in Talladega County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second least represented ethnicity.
Among the three districts in the county, Talladega City School District recorded the largest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 42 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Talladega County.
Alabama ranks 50th among U.S. states for public education, according to the 2024 World Population Review, placing as the second worst in overall school performance—just above Arizona, which ranked last. The ranking reflects weak outcomes across K-12 performance, school funding, higher education quality, and safety, with particularly poor marks for test scores, graduation rates, and school resources.
| District Name | % of American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Sylacauga City School District | 1.1% | 2,014 |
| Talladega City School District | 2.9% | 1,452 |
| Talladega County School District | 0.5% | 6,720 |
