Top Rankings
Dale County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,270 students in Dale County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Dale County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
3,270 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Dale County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.62
# American Indian Students
10 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
186 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
643 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
20%
32%
# White Students
2,273 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
69%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
119 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
276
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
266
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
243
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
251
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
253
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
234
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
280
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
243
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
224
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
229
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
210
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,190 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,612 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,190
$12,892
Spending / Student
$11,612
$12,112
Best Dale County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
523 South College St
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
George W Long High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2565 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-2380
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-2380
Grades: 7-12
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Gw Long Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2567 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-0021
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-0021
Grades: PK-6
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Midland City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Second Street
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-4591
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-4591
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Ariton School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
264 Creel Richardson Drive
Ariton, AL 36311
(334) 762-2371
Ariton, AL 36311
(334) 762-2371
Grades: PK-12
| 863 students
Rank: #66.
South Dale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 Randolph Street
Pinckard, AL 36371
(334) 983-3077
Pinckard, AL 36371
(334) 983-3077
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Dale County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3971 S Hwy 231
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-2355
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-2355
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1044 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dale County School District?
Dale County School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,270 students.
What is the rank of Dale County School District?
Dale County School District is ranked #30 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dale County School District?
69% of Dale County School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dale County School District?
Dale County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Dale County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,612 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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