Dale County High School

11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 419 students in grades 9-12, Dale County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dale County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Dale County High School's student population of 419 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
419 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dale County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dale County High School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#920 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
24%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dale County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dale County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dale County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
10%
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Black
29%
32%
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White
64%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AL.
0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Dale County High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Dale County High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dale County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dale County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 Dale County High School's ranking?
Dale County High School is ranked #920 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dale County High School often compared to?
Dale County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carroll High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dale County High School?
The graduation rate of Dale County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dale County High School?
419 students attend Dale County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dale County High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dale County High School?
Dale County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Dale County High School offer ?
Dale County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dale County High School part of?
Dale County High School is part of Dale County School District.

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Date
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March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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