Summary:
The city of Munford, Alabama, is served by three public schools within the Talladega County district, educating roughly 1,463 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district holds a 3-star rating, ranking 65th out of 139 districts in the state, with performance varying significantly across the three schools.
Munford Elementary School is the clear standout, having jumped from the 64th to the 76th percentile in a single year and earning a 4-star rating. It outperforms state averages in nearly every subject, with particularly strong results in 4th-grade math (62% vs. 42% state) and 5th-grade English (77% vs. 70% state). In contrast, Munford Middle School is the area of concern, sitting at just the 49th percentile with a 2-star rating. It shows dramatic year-over-year volatility and a steep academic slide from elementary school—5th-grade math proficiency of 47% plummets to just 24% in 6th grade. Munford High School ranks in the 46th percentile but maintains an excellent 95.6% graduation rate, well above the state average, despite only 13.6% of 11th graders being proficient in math—less than half the state rate.
Science is a hidden strength across the district, with elementary and middle schools beating state averages by significant margins. Attendance is generally solid, with chronic absenteeism at or below state levels. However, a notable spending discrepancy exists: the middle school spends $2,495 less per student than the high school and has the highest student-teacher ratio (22:1), which may contribute to its struggles. The feeder pattern is clear—performance declines as students advance—suggesting that replicating the elementary school's successful strategies and increasing middle school investment could significantly improve overall district outcomes.
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