Serving 419 students in grades 9-12, Dale County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dale County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dale County High School's student population of 419 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dale County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dale County High School is 0.51, 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
#1057 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
29%
32%
White
64%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dale County High School's ranking?
Dale County High School is ranked #1057 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dale County High School often compared to?
Dale County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carroll High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dale County High School?
The graduation rate of Dale County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dale County High School?
419 students attend Dale County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dale County High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dale County High School?
Dale County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Dale County High School offer ?
Dale County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dale County High School part of?
Dale County High School is part of Dale County School District.
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