For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,488 students in Dallas County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Dallas County School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Dallas County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
1,955 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
79%
32%
# White Students
369 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
15%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
128 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
79
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
155
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
177
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
191
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
183
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
168
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
218
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
202
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
227
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
184
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
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 $16,073 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,781 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Dallas County School District?
Dallas County School District manages 12 public schools serving 2,488 students.
What is the rank of Dallas County School District?
Dallas County School District is ranked #131 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County School District?
79% of Dallas County School District students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dallas County School District?
Dallas County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Dallas County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,781 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 12 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,488 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50% in AL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
