Dadeville High School serves 490 students in grades 6-12.
Dadeville High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dadeville High School's student population of 490 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
490 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Dadeville High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dadeville High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
2%
10%

Black
48%
32%

White
49%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dadeville High School's ranking?
Dadeville High School is ranked #1033 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dadeville High School often compared to?
Dadeville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Russell High School, Horseshoe Bend High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dadeville High School?
The graduation rate of Dadeville High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dadeville High School?
490 students attend Dadeville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dadeville High School students are White, 48% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dadeville High School?
Dadeville High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Dadeville High School offer ?
Dadeville High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Dadeville High School part of?
Dadeville High School is part of Tallapoosa County School District.
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