Dallas County High School is a public high school in Plantersville, Alabama, United States.
Serving 373 students in grades 9-12, Dallas 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dallas County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dallas County High School's student population of 373 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1903
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Dallas 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 Dallas County High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#945 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
70%
32%
White
24%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dallas County High School's ranking?
Dallas County High School is ranked #945 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dallas County High School often compared to?
Dallas County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Selma 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dallas County High School?
The graduation rate of Dallas County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dallas County High School?
373 students attend Dallas County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dallas County High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dallas County High School?
Dallas County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dallas County High School offer ?
Dallas County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dallas County High School part of?
Dallas County High School is part of Dallas County School District.
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