Dale County School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 8 public schools in Dale County School District, serving 3,150 students.
- Public school in Dale County School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Alabama public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 20% of 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 Ariton School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is more than the Alabama public school average of 18:1.
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 | 742,195 Students |
| # of Teachers | 170 Teachers | 42,154 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Dale County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 137 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 80% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 39% |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 13 Students | 6,934 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 11 Students | 10,786 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 122 Students | 58,766 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 583 Students | 243,597 Students |
| % Black Students | 19% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 2,349 Students | 404,645 Students |
| % White Students | 75% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 5 Students | 840 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 67 Students | 16,627 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 15,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 237 | 54,954 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 228 | 56,387 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 225 | 55,562 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 271 | 57,484 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 230 | 58,492 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 227 | 57,872 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 256 | 55,711 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 244 | 55,600 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 265 | 55,226 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 237 | 57,301 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 238 | 55,318 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 253 | 53,920 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 239 | 52,848 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,119 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,446. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,842 is less than the state average of $10,415. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| Total Revenue | $28 MM | $30 MM |
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| Spending | $30 MM | $30 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,119 | $10,446 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,842 | $10,415 |
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Dale County School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Ariton School Math: 57% | Reading: 52%
Rank: Top 20%264 Creel Richardson Drive
Ariton, AL 36311
(334)762-2371
Grades: K-12 | 690 students
- Dale County High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
(334)983-3541
Grades: 9-12 | 474 students
- George W Long High School Math: 67% | Reading: 56%
Rank: Top 20%2565 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334)774-2380
Grades: 7-12 | 414 students
- Gw Long Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 53%
Rank: Top 20%2567 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334)774-0021
Grades: K-6 | 483 students
- Midland City Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Top 50%48 Second Street
Midland City, AL 36350
(334)983-4591
Grades: K-4 | 412 students
- Newton Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 20%523 South College St
Newton, AL 36352
(334)445-5564
Grades: K-6 | 253 students
- Opportunity Academy Alternative School1044 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334)774-5197
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- South Dale Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 36%
Rank: Top 50%309 Randolph Street
Pinckard, AL 36371
(334)983-3077
Grades: 5-8 | 424 students
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