Middle Schools in Talladega County

The middle schools in Talladega County, Alabama consist of three institutions: Charles R Drew Middle School, Childersburg Middle School, and Munford Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a diverse educational landscape within the county.

Among the three schools, Charles R Drew Middle School stands out as the top performer, with a statewide ranking of 84th out of 442 Alabama middle schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores consistently exceed the Talladega County and Alabama state averages, and it has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the other two schools. In contrast, Childersburg Middle School and Munford Middle School have lower statewide rankings and test scores, but still exhibit some positive metrics, such as a higher percentage of African American students at Childersburg Middle and a higher percentage of white students at Munford Middle.

Despite the differences in performance, the three schools maintain relatively similar spending per student, ranging from $7,094 to $7,557, and student-teacher ratios, with Charles R Drew Middle School and Childersburg Middle School having lower ratios compared to Munford Middle School. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive look at the middle school landscape in Talladega County, with Charles R Drew Middle School emerging as the standout performer.