ZORA ELLIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Zora Ellis Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Talladega City school district, located in Talladega, AL with about 274 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Zora Ellis Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Zora Ellis Junior High School, located at 414 Elm St in Talladega, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Talladega City School District. Named in honor of Zora Ellis, a prominent local educator and community leader, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, personal responsibility, and character development during the critical middle school years. The campus strives to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

As part of the broader Talladega community, the school emphasizes a sense of partnership between faculty, students, and parents to promote student success. Through their digital presence, including their school blog, the administration works to keep the community informed about academic milestones, school events, and administrative updates. Zora Ellis Junior High remains committed to upholding the traditions of the Talladega school system while preparing its diverse student body for the challenges of 21st-century learning.

For more information, contact Zora Ellis Junior High School at (256) 315-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.