For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,809 students in Dallas County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dallas County, AL are Dallas County High School, Saints Virtual Academy and Southside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Dallas County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dallas County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dallas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dallas County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 5th Ave
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2232
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2232
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Saints Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Southside High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Selma High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #55.
Keith Middlehigh School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1166 Dallas Road 115
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1306 Roosevelt Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dallas County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dallas County, AL include Dallas County High School, Saints Virtual Academy and Southside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dallas County?
7 public high schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dallas County include: Dallas County High School vs. Selma High School, Selma High School vs. Dallas County High School
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