Top 10 Best Dallas County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 5,127 students in Dallas County, AL (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,001 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Dallas County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dallas County, AL are Meadowview Elementary School, Je Terry Elementary School and William R Martin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, AL public schools 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). Schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Dallas County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowview Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1816 Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Je Terry Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Academy St
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2838
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
William R Martin Middle School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2863 County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Grades: 7-8
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Grande Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Payne Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Salem Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3486 Dallas Road 3
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Brantley Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Edgewood Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
709 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #1010.
School Of Discovery Genesis Center
Magnet School
Math: 3% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Washington St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Grades: 6
| 161 students
Rank: #1111.
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
Math: 2% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Summerfield Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1675
Grades: 7-8
| 348 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Building 108 Craig Ind Park
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-7937
Grades: 3-5
| 227 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Clark Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Keith Middlehigh School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1166 Dallas Road 115
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Grades: 6-12
| 224 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Selma High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #1616.
Dallas County High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
335 5th Ave
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2232
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #1717.
Tipton Durant Middle School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Tipton St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Grades: 6-8
| 214 students
Rank: #1818.
Southside High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1306 Roosevelt Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix School
Alternative School
501 Plant St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1718
Grades: 4-11
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Grades: 6-12
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-9566
Grades: PK-2
| 173 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dallas County, AL

Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
7333 County Road 33
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8383
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
1002 Selfield Rd
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
80 Mel Bailey Drive
Minter, AL 36761
(334) 872-6196
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6200 Dallas Road 30
Sardis, AL 36775
(334) 874-8588
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Dallas County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Dallas County, AL include Meadowview Elementary School, Je Terry Elementary School and William R Martin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dallas County, AL?
23 public schools are located in Dallas County, AL.
What percentage of students in Dallas County, AL go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Dallas County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County, AL?
Dallas County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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