Dallas County School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,179 students in Dallas County School District. Dallas County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
The top ranked public schools in Dallas County School District are Je Terry Elementary School, Valley Grande 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.
Public schools in Dallas County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Dallas County School District |
| School District Website | http://www.dallask12.org |
| School District Phone Number | (334) 875-3440 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| # of Schools | 11 Schools | 1,474 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,179 Students | 741,625 Students |
| # of Teachers | 191 Teachers | 42,126 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Dallas County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 92% has increased from 73% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #117 out of 138 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 46% |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 6,931 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 10 Students | 10,768 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 19 Students | 58,754 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 2,434 Students | 243,480 Students |
| % Black Students | 77% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 702 Students | 404,232 Students |
| % White Students | 22% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 838 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 13 Students | 16,622 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 133 | 15,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 207 | 54,877 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 197 | 56,316 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 230 | 55,468 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 198 | 57,386 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 244 | 58,396 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 236 | 57,777 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 221 | 55,707 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 222 | 55,595 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 271 | 55,219 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 252 | 57,297 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 258 | 55,313 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 238 | 53,914 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 272 | 52,840 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,483 is higher 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 $11,256 is higher 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 | $37 MM | $31 MM |
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| Spending | $36 MM | $31 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,483 | $10,763 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,256 | $10,762 |
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Dallas County School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Je Terry Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%70 Academy StRank:7/Top 50%10
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2838
Grades: PK-6 | 136 students
- Rank: #22.Valley Grande Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 44%2765 Dallas County Road 81Rank:5/Bottom 50%10
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Grades: PK-6 | 501 students
- Rank: #33.2863 County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Grades: 7-8 | 271 students
- Rank: #44.Brantley Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%5585 Water AveRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Grades: PK-6 | 226 students
- Rank: #55.Dallas County High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%335 5th AveRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2232
Grades: 9-12 | 492 students
- Rank: #66.Bruce K Craig Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 23%Building 108 Craig Ind ParkRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-7937
Grades: 3-5 | 275 students
- Rank: #77.Salem Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%3486 Dallas Road 3Rank:2/Bottom 50%10
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Grades: PK-5 | 204 students
- Rank: #88.Tipton Durant Middle School Math: 14% | Reading: 15%2500 Tipton StRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Grades: 6-8 | 212 students
- Rank: #99.7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Grades: 9-12 | 349 students
- Rank: #1010.Keith Middlehigh School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%1166 Dallas Road 115Rank:1/Bottom 50%10
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Grades: 6-12 | 280 students
- Rank: #1111.3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-9566
Grades: K-2 | 233 students
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