For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,393 students in Dale County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Dale County, AL are George W Long High School, Wicksburg High School and Ariton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dale County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Dale County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Alabama public high schools.
Dale County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dale County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dale County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George W Long High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2565 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-2380
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Wicksburg High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: 7-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Ariton School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
264 Creel Richardson Drive
Ariton, AL 36311
(334) 762-2371
Ariton, AL 36311
(334) 762-2371
Gr: PK-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Carroll High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Eagle Way
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4915
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4915
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Houston County Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Dale County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Daleville High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4461
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll High School Career Center
Vocational School
227 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4949
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4949
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
1044 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Gr: 7-12
Dale County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
406 Ben Street
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4910
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4910
Gr: 5-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Nova Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-2456
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-2456
Gr: 5-9 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dale County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Dale County, AL include George W Long High School, Wicksburg High School and Ariton School.
How many public high schools are located in Dale County?
11 public high schools are located in Dale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dale County?
Dale County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dale County include: Dale County High School vs. Carroll High School, Carroll High School vs. Dale County High School, George W Long High School vs. Ariton School
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