For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,648 students in Dallas County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,648 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Dallas County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
2,036 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
77%
32%
# White Students
431 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
16%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
174
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
154
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
208
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
190
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
152
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
211
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
236
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
265
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
202
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,102 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,827 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,102
$12,931
Spending / Student
$14,827
$12,150
Best Dallas County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Je Terry Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Academy St
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2838
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2838
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
William R Martin Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 36%)
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
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Grande Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
| 172 students
Rank: #55.
Brantley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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
| 227 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Keith Middlehigh School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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
| 224 students
Rank: #88.
Dallas County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
335 5th Ave
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2232
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2232
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #99.
Tipton Durant Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Tipton St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Grades: 6-8
| 214 students
Rank: #1010.
Southside High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1306 Roosevelt Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-9566
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-9566
Grades: PK-2
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dallas County School District?
Dallas County School District manages 12 public schools serving 2,648 students.
What is the rank of Dallas County School District?
Dallas County School District is ranked #131 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County School District?
77% of Dallas County School District students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% 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 18:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Dallas County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,827 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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