For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,738 students in Dallas County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Dallas County, AL are Dallas County High School, Saints Virtual Academy and Southside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Dallas County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dallas 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dallas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Saints Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Grades: 6-12
| 125 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Selma High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: #55.
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: 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
Phoenix School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
501 Plant St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1718
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1718
Grades: 4-11
| n/a students
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
7333 County Road 33
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8383
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8383
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Perry Varner Educational And Treatment Facility (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Selfield Rd
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Safetynet Academy Minter (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
80 Mel Bailey Drive
Minter, AL 36761
(334) 872-6196
Minter, AL 36761
(334) 872-6196
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6200 Dallas Road 30
Sardis, AL 36775
(334) 874-8588
Sardis, AL 36775
(334) 874-8588
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dallas County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Dallas County, AL include Dallas County High School, Saints Virtual Academy and Southside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dallas County?
7 public high schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dallas County include: Dallas County High School vs. Selma High School, Selma High School vs. Dallas County High School
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