Kate D Smith Dar High School, a public high school in Grant, Alabama, served grades 9–12 with 397 students and a 17:1 student–teacher ratio as of 2023.
The school's graduation rate ranked in the top 5% statewide at 95%, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%.
Math proficiency ranged from 10% to 14%, lower than the state average of around 30%, while reading and science proficiency were approximately equal to state averages at 40%–44%.
Minority enrollment was 9% with a predominantly White student body (362 out of 397), and free or reduced–price lunch eligibility remained steady at about 33% in recent years.
From 2012 to 2023, overall state rankings declined from #433 to #815, reflecting weakening relative performance despite stable enrollment near 400 students.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: KATE D SMITH DAR HIGH SCHOOL serves the northern part of the Grant, AL school district, encompassing an area of approximately 150.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of about 7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 12.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kate D Smith Dar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kate D Smith Dar High School's student population of 372 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
Campus Size
240 acres
School Motto
Gem of Gunter Mountain
School Rankings
Kate D Smith Dar 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 Kate D Smith Dar High School is 0.19, 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
#815 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
n/a
31%
White
90%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kate D Smith Dar High School's ranking?
Kate D Smith Dar High School is ranked #815 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Kate D Smith Dar High School often compared to?
Kate D Smith Dar High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guntersville 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kate D Smith Dar High School?
The graduation rate of Kate D Smith Dar High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kate D Smith Dar High School?
372 students attend Kate D Smith Dar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Kate D Smith Dar High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kate D Smith Dar High School?
Kate D Smith Dar High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kate D Smith Dar High School offer ?
Kate D Smith Dar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kate D Smith Dar High School part of?
Kate D Smith Dar High School is part of Marshall County School District.
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