For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,488 students in Dallas County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Dallas County School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,488 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Dallas County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
1,955 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
79%
32%
# White Students
369 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
15%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
128 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
79
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
155
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
177
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
191
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
183
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
168
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
218
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
202
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
227
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
184
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,073 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,781 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,073
$12,892
Spending / Student
$15,781
$12,112
Best Dallas County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Je Terry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Academy St
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2838
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2838
Grades: PK-6
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Grande Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Dallas County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 5th Ave
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2232
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2232
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
William R Martin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2863 County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Grades: 7-8
| 229 students
Rank: #55.
Brantley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #66.
Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3486 Dallas Road 3
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #77.
Southside High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #88.
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Building 108 Craig Ind Park
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-7937
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-7937
Grades: 3-5
| 204 students
Rank: #99.
Keith Middlehigh School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1166 Dallas Road 115
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Grades: 6-12
| 217 students
Rank: #1010.
Tipton Durant Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Tipton St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1306 Roosevelt Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Primary School
Magnet School
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-9566
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-9566
Grades: PK-2
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dallas County School District?
Dallas County School District manages 12 public schools serving 2,488 students.
What is the rank of Dallas County School District?
Dallas County School District is ranked #131 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County School District?
79% of Dallas County School District students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dallas County School District?
Dallas County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Dallas County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,781 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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