Serving 394 students in grades 9-12, Kate D Smith Dar High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kate D Smith Dar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kate D Smith Dar High School's student population of 394 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kate D Smith Dar High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kate D Smith Dar High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#516 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
91%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kate D Smith Dar High School's ranking?
Kate D Smith Dar High School is ranked #516 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Kate D Smith Dar High School often compared to?
Kate D Smith Dar High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guntersville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kate D Smith Dar High School?
The graduation rate of Kate D Smith Dar High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kate D Smith Dar High School?
394 students attend Kate D Smith Dar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kate D Smith Dar High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kate D Smith Dar High School?
Kate D Smith Dar High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kate D Smith Dar High School offer ?
Kate D Smith Dar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kate D Smith Dar High School part of?
Kate D Smith Dar High School is part of Marshall County School District.
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