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Kate D Smith Dar High School

6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 394 students in grades 9-12, Kate D Smith Dar High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Kate D Smith Dar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kate D Smith Dar High School's student population of 394 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
394 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Kate D Smith Dar High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kate D Smith Dar High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#516 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kate D Smith Dar High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kate D Smith Dar High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kate D Smith Dar High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kate D Smith Dar High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kate D Smith Dar High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kate D Smith Dar High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kate D Smith Dar High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kate D Smith Dar High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kate D Smith Dar High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kate D Smith Dar High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kate D Smith Dar High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Kate D Smith Dar High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kate D Smith Dar High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kate D Smith Dar High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kate D Smith Dar High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kate D Smith Dar High School's ranking?
Kate D Smith Dar High School is ranked #516 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
394 students attend Kate D Smith Dar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kate D Smith Dar High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kate D Smith Dar High School?
Kate D Smith Dar High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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