Dale County School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,150 students in Dale County School District. Dale County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
The top ranked public schools in Dale County School District are George W Long High School, Gw Long Elementary School and Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Dale County School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Dale County School District |
| School District Website | http://www.dalecountyboe.org |
| School District Phone Number | (334) 774-2355 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 1,474 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,150 Students | 741,625 Students |
| # of Teachers | 170 Teachers | 42,126 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Dale County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 138 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #17 out of 138 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 46% |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 13 Students | 6,931 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 11 Students | 10,768 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 122 Students | 58,754 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 583 Students | 243,480 Students |
| % Black Students | 19% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 2,349 Students | 404,232 Students |
| % White Students | 75% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 5 Students | 838 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 67 Students | 16,622 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 15,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 237 | 54,877 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 228 | 56,316 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 225 | 55,468 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 271 | 57,386 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 230 | 58,396 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 227 | 57,777 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 256 | 55,707 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 244 | 55,595 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 265 | 55,219 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 237 | 57,297 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 238 | 55,313 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 253 | 53,914 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 239 | 52,840 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,141 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,763. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,892 is less than the state median of $10,762. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AL) |
| Total Revenue | $32 MM | $31 MM |
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| Spending | $31 MM | $31 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,141 | $10,763 |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,892 | $10,762 |
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Dale County School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.George W Long High School Math: 82% | Reading: 56%2565 Co Rd 60Rank:9/Top 20%10
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-2380
Grades: 7-12 | 414 students
- Rank: #22.Gw Long Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 59%2567 Co Rd 60Rank:9/Top 20%10
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-0021
Grades: K-6 | 483 students
- Rank: #33.Newton Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%523 South College StRank:9/Top 20%10
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Grades: K-6 | 253 students
- Rank: #44.264 Creel Richardson Drive
Ariton, AL 36311
(334) 762-2371
Grades: K-12 | 690 students
- Rank: #55.Midland City Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%48 Second StreetRank:8/Top 30%10
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-4591
Grades: K-4 | 412 students
- Rank: #66.Dale County High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%11470 County Road 59Rank:7/Top 50%10
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541
Grades: 9-12 | 474 students
- Rank: #77.South Dale Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 40%309 Randolph StreetRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Pinckard, AL 36371
(334) 983-3077
Grades: 5-8 | 424 students
- Rank: #88.Opportunity Academy Alternative School1044 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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