Dale County High School

11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 417 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (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 417 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
417 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Dale County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dale County High School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1057 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dale County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
47%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dale County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dale County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
5%
11%
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Black
31%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dale County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dale County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dale County High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dale County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Dale County High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dale County High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #1057 out of 1,285 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 29% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dale County High School?
The graduation rate of Dale County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dale County High School?
417 students attend Dale County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dale County High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 17:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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