There were 4,161 Black or African American students enrolled in Talladega County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 3.7% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 40.9% of the 10,186 students in Talladega County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second most represented ethnicity.
Among the three districts in the county, Talladega County School District recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 2,199 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Talladega County.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 9th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| District Name | % of Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Sylacauga City School District | 43.8% | 2,014 |
| Talladega City School District | 74.4% | 1,452 |
| Talladega County School District | 32.7% | 6,720 |
