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Dale County School District

202 S Hwy 123 Suite E
Ozark, AL 36360
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Dale County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,313 students in Dale County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Dale County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
3,313 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dale County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#34 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
39%
30%
52%
47%
38%
38%
92%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
20%
32%
% White
68%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,031 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,462 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,031
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,462
$12,220

Best Dale County School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George W Long High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2565 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
523 South College St
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Gw Long Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2567 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-0021
Gr: PK-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Midland City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
48 Second Street
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-4591
Gr: PK-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Ariton School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
264 Creel Richardson Drive
Ariton, AL 36311
(334) 762-2371
Gr: PK-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
South Dale Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Randolph Street
Pinckard, AL 36371
(334) 983-3077
Gr: 5-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Dale County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Academy
Vocational School
3971 S Hwy 231
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-2355
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
1044 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dale County School District?
Dale County School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,313 students.
What is the rank of Dale County School District?
Dale County School District is ranked #33 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dale County School District?
68% of Dale County School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dale County School District?
Dale County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Dale County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,462 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in AL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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