Dallas County High School ranked #971 in Alabama in 2023, improving slightly from #945 in 2022 but showing fluctuation since 2010 when it ranked #866.
Math proficiency at Dallas County High School was 10–14% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 25–29%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
The school's minority enrollment was 76% in 2023, with a total enrollment decline from 609 students in 2018 to 373 currently, and free/reduced lunch eligibility increased to about 71%.
Served grades 9–12 with 373 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, reflecting a decline in enrollment and teaching staff since 2018.
Graduation rates ranged between 90–94% from 2019 to 2023, consistently higher than the Alabama state average of approximately 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Dallas County High School serves the northeast part of its district in Plantersville, AL, covering an area of approximately 241.1 square miles, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 25.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dallas County High School's student population of 334 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
School Motto
Fired Up!
School Rankings
Dallas County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas County High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
69%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Hornet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dallas County High School's ranking?
Dallas County High School is ranked #971 out of 1,275 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 30% 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 90%.
How many students attend Dallas County High School?
334 students attend Dallas County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dallas County High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dallas County High School?
Dallas County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower 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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