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Munford Elementary School

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Munford Elementary School ranks 166 th of 686 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

166^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 686 Alabama Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Alabama elementary schools

Summary

Munford Elementary School serves 770 students in Pre-K through 5th grade in Munford, Alabama, as part of the Talladega County school district, and has earned a 4-star rating—its highest ever—by climbing from the 58th to the 76th percentile in state rankings over the past decade.

This school truly shines in math and science. In 4th grade, 62% of students are proficient in math—a remarkable 23-point advantage over the district average and more than double the rate at nearby Lincoln Elementary (29%) and Stemley Road Elementary (22%). Science scores are equally impressive, with 66% of 4th graders proficient compared to 50% statewide. Even more notable is the school's success with students who often face the biggest challenges: special education students jumped to the 79th percentile statewide (up 91 ranking spots in one year), and students from low-income families now rank in the 78th percentile. Given that over half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, these results show a school that delivers strong outcomes for everyone.

Munford also stands out for its efficiency and steady improvement. It achieves these results with a higher student-teacher ratio (19.7) and lower per-student spending ($9,745) than nearby schools like Golden Springs Elementary ($11,040) and Randolph Park Elementary ($10,425), both of which rank in the bottom 12% of Alabama schools. Chronic absenteeism has also dropped dramatically—from 30.5% to 13.2% in just three years—nearly matching the state average. While English scores are solid (66-77% proficient), the school's real strengths are in math, science, and its ability to lift up students who need the most support, making it a standout choice in the region.

770

Students ?

19.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,282

Per pupil spending ?

53.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

365 Cedars Road
Munford, AL 36268

(256) 315-5250

District: Talladega County

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.7%

African American:

15.6%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 58th percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (64% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Alabama elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg54%

Alabama avg53%

166^th of 686

Alabama public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 18 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 7Elementary Schools in the Talladega County

65^th of 140Talladega County among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	73.4	166 of 686	75.8%	★★★★☆
2025	60.4	275 of 680	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.5	249 of 684	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.7	216 of 680	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.1	232 of 687	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.8	232 of 692	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.5	278 of 681	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.3	262 of 680	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.9	277 of 688	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.6	292 of 691	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.4	284 of 691	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	37.3	468 of 695	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.4	406 of 696	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	64.5	266 of 696	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.9	286 of 709	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	75.8	116 of 704	83.5%	★★★★☆
2009	62.2	265 of 696	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.9	270 of 698	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.1	320 of 698	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	49.4	374 of 689	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	47.1	400 of 688	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	37.9	421 of 623	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	54.8	165 of 428	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.9	166 of 427	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.9	148 of 420	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.8	104 of 427	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	50.8	176 of 426	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.6	161 of 426	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.0	229 of 426	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.7	152 of 423	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	35.7	213 of 336	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	78.0	117 of 651	82.0%	★★★★☆
2025	66.1	202 of 649	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.0	237 of 650	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.7	207 of 645	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.9	228 of 656	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.7	181 of 656	72.4%	★★★★☆
2019	48.5	346 of 646	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.9	220 of 640	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.6	288 of 639	54.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	71.8	149 of 667	77.7%	★★★★☆
2025	57.7	267 of 660	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.1	278 of 670	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.3	197 of 623	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.6	182 of 651	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	72.5	134 of 653	79.5%	★★★★☆
2019	69.3	147 of 649	77.3%	★★★★☆
2018	66.6	186 of 651	71.4%	★★★★☆
2017	61.5	188 of 567	66.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	65.7	221 of 659	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.9	318 of 651	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.0	258 of 655	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.6	225 of 649	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.8	237 of 669	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.9	270 of 669	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.3	204 of 650	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.9	263 of 650	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.2	241 of 639	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	51.3	52 of 97	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	84 of 403	79.2%	★★★★☆
2025	48.9	175 of 403	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.3	142 of 395	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	34.1	262 of 373	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.1	68 of 398	82.9%	★★★★☆
2019	36.8	255 of 392	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.2	161 of 344	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.3	115 of 280	58.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	65.9	156 of 501	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.7	273 of 532	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.8	250 of 535	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.4	240 of 528	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.3	248 of 540	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.3	245 of 539	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.1	244 of 529	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.2	252 of 508	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.8	191 of 369	48.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)82nd percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2026)79th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)78th percentile~ school

White (2026)69th percentile-7 vs school

Male (2026)66th percentile-9 vs school

African American (2026)61st percentile-14 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)46th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English71%+6 vs state

Science66%+16 vs state

Mathematics55%+13 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, September 4, 2026

cronyism & hubris syndrome at the very top of this county chain
A student’s value and the way they are treated by school staff should never be determined by their family’s last name or financial status.

When an administration operates like a caste system where wealth dictates dignity, it fails the entire community. Our schools belong to every child, not just the privileged few..
It is disgusting that a mother who just wants her child to receive the support they are legally owed has to learn the mechanics of federal litigation and local political corruption. You shouldn't have to fix a broken system just to get your kid an education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)				Summative Assessment Science (2026)	Summative Assessment English (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Munford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	365 Cedars Road	Munford	36268	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5250	770	39	19.7	53.0%	598 (77.7%)	120 (15.6%)	23 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.5%)	73.4	166^th of 686 public elementary schools	75.8%		60.4	275^th of 680 public elementary schools	59.6%	109	56.7	62.1	46.7		66.3	69.4	66.3	77.4		$11,282	$1,701	$9,563
Coldwater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	530 Taylors Chapel Road	Anniston	36201	Calhoun County	Oxford City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 241-3870	391	26	14.8	56.8%	238 (60.9%)	59 (15.1%)	73 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.1%)	63.6	246^th of 686 public elementary schools	64.1%		65	229^th of 680 public elementary schools	66.3%	17	55.6	35.6			52.5	77.8	65.5			$16,944	$2,485	$14,427
Oxford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1401 Caffey Dr	Oxford	36203	Calhoun County	Oxford City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 241-3844	837	66	12.7	56.3%	376 (44.9%)	234 (28.0%)	153 (18.3%)	26 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (5.5%)	67	221^st of 686 public elementary schools	67.8%		68.9	208^th of 680 public elementary schools	69.4%	13	49.0	51.9			57.0	69.2	68.9			$14,104	$2,567	$11,505
C L Salter Elementary School	Public	K-3	106 Brecon Access Rd	Talladega	35160	Talladega County	Talladega City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5822	353	19	18.5	81.3%	44 (12.5%)	268 (75.9%)	24 (6.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)								(n/a)	22.3					41.8				$15,502	$3,628	$11,854
Wellborn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	525 Cooper Cir	Anniston	36201	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 741-7500	598	35	17.2	74.6%	449 (75.1%)	65 (10.9%)	64 (10.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	36.8	451^st of 686 public elementary schools	34.3%		29.4	478^th of 680 public elementary schools	29.7%	27	16.9	24.7	43.0	29.3	36.6	53.0	48.4	68.6	53.3	$11,566	$2,176	$9,363
Randolph Park Elementary School	Public	1-5	2200 W 17th St	Anniston	36201	Calhoun County	Anniston City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 231-5080	339	17	19.9	84.4%	10 (2.9%)	306 (90.3%)	12 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	11.2	633^rd of 686 public elementary schools	7.7%		14	596^th of 680 public elementary schools	12.4%	37	21.0	13.9	10.8		16.9	39.3	41.5	38.5		$15,962	$2,906	$13,042
Cobb Preparatory Academy	Public	PK-K	1325 Cobb Ave	Anniston	36201	Calhoun County	Anniston City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 231-5030	270	16	16.8	50.7%	9 (3.3%)	241 (89.3%)	9 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)								(n/a)										$15,698	$2,449	$13,241
Stemley Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2760 Stemley Bridge Rd	Talladega	35160	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5325	356	18	20.1	67.7%	135 (37.9%)	204 (57.3%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	42.4	410^th of 686 public elementary schools	40.2%		24	514^th of 680 public elementary schools	24.4%	104	66.7	21.8	29.0		32.7	63.9	45.5	68.4		$13,294	$2,863	$10,413
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	79001 Al Hwy 77	Lincoln	35096	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5265	902	49	18.4	50.6%	553 (61.3%)	264 (29.3%)	23 (2.5%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.2%)	42	413^th of 686 public elementary schools	39.8%		43.1	401^st of 680 public elementary schools	41.0%	12	42.2	29.2	37.5		29.9	62.0	54.2	68.4		$10,880	$1,788	$9,075
Golden Springs Elementary School	Public	1-5	100 Feary Dr	Anniston	36207	Calhoun County	Anniston City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 231-5050	357	20	17.8	77.9%	30 (8.4%)	278 (77.9%)	22 (6.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.7%)	12.6	620^th of 686 public elementary schools	9.6%		12.9	609^th of 680 public elementary schools	10.4%	11	6.1	7.8	16.4		21.9	43.9	37.5	52.7		$16,904	$3,056	$13,834

Frequently Asked Questions about Munford Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Munford Elementary School?

Students at Munford Elementary School are 78% White, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Munford Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 770 students attended Munford Elementary School.

What district is Munford Elementary School in?

Talladega County

Is Munford Elementary School a good school?

Munford Elementary School ranks 166^th of 686 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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