Dale County School District

202 S Hwy 123 Suite E
Ozark, AL 36360
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Dale County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,241 students in Dale County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Dale County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
3,241 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Dale County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 98% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
#30 out of 143 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dale County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dale County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dale County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
98%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dale County  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.62
# American Indian Students
13 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
171 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
621 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
19%
32%
# White Students
2,308 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
71%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
104 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
75
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
268
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
255
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
229
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
239
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
223
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
251
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
280
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
247
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
228
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
249
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
228
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
212
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,299 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,716 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dale County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$38 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Dale County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,299
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dale County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,716
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dale County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dale County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George W Long High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2565 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-2380
Grades: 7-12
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
523 South College St
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Gw Long Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2567 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-0021
Grades: PK-6
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Ariton School
Math: 34% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
264 Creel Richardson Drive
Ariton, AL 36311
(334) 762-2371
Grades: PK-12
| 830 students
Rank: #55.
Midland City Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
48 Second Street
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-4591
Grades: PK-4
| 445 students
Rank: #66.
South Dale Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
309 Randolph Street
Pinckard, AL 36371
(334) 983-3077
Grades: 5-8
| 401 students
Rank: #77.
Dale County High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
1044 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Grades: n/a
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dale County School District?
Dale County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,241 students.
What is the rank of Dale County School District?
Dale County School District is ranked #25 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dale County School District?
71% of Dale County School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dale County School District?
Dale County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Dale County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,716 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in AL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 31% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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