For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,290 students in Dale County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Dale County, AL are George W Long High School, Wicksburg High School and Ariton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dale County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Dale County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Alabama public high schools.
Dale County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dale County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dale County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Wicksburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: 7-12
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Carroll High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Eagle Way
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4915
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4915
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #55.
Houston County Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
Rank: #66.
Daleville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4461
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 294 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
Carroll High School Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
227 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4949
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4949
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
401 Martin Street
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Grades: PK-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
Dale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 Ben Street
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4910
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4910
Grades: 5-6
| 399 students
Fort Rucker Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Po Box 620279
Fort Rucker, AL 36362
(334) 255-1607
Fort Rucker, AL 36362
(334) 255-1607
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
Fort Rucker Primary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Po Box 620279
Fort Rucker, AL 36362
(334) 255-2822
Fort Rucker, AL 36362
(334) 255-2822
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Nova Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-2456
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-2456
Grades: 5-9
| 11 students
271 Willa Circle
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4911
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dale County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Dale County, AL include George W Long High School, Wicksburg High School and Ariton School.
How many public high schools are located in Dale County?
11 public high schools are located in Dale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dale County?
Dale County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dale County include: Dale County High School vs. Carroll High School, Carroll High School vs. Dale County High School, George W Long High School vs. Ariton School
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