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 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,270 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.
Public Schools in Dale County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.62
# American Indian Students
10 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
186 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
643 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
20%
32%
# White Students
2,273 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
69%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
119 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
276
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
266
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
243
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
251
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
253
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
234
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
280
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
243
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
224
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
229
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
210
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,190 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,612 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Dale County School District?
Dale County School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,270 students.
What is the rank of Dale County School District?
Dale County School District is ranked #30 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dale County School District?
69% of Dale County School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% 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 lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Dale County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,612 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,270 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
