There were 1,885 Black or African American students enrolled in Tallapoosa County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 2.7% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 35.1% of the 5,369 students in Tallapoosa County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second most represented ethnicity.
Among the two districts in the county, Alexander City School District recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 1,173 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Tallapoosa 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 Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander City School District | 43.4% | 2,700 |
| Tallapoosa County School District | 26.7% | 2,669 |
