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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Dale County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 7,894 students in Dale County, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 152 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Dale County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dale County, AL are Wicksburg Elementary School, George W Long High School and Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dale County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dale County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Dale County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wicksburg Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: PK-6 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
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 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
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 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
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 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Wicksburg High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: 7-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
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 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Ariton School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
264 Creel Richardson Drive
Ariton, AL 36311
(334) 762-2371
Gr: PK-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
349 Sherrill Ln
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4912
Gr: 1-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
A M Windham Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4466
Gr: PK-4 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
860 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4919
Gr: PK-2 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
D A Smith Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
994 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4913
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Carroll High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Eagle Way
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4915
Gr: 7-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Daleville Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4463
Gr: 5-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Houston County Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: 3-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Daleville High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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
Carroll High School Career Center
Vocational School
227 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4949
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
401 Martin Street
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Little Wolves Early Learning Center
1001us-20
Ozark, AL 36360
(219) 873-2000
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
3971 S Hwy 231
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dale County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Dale County, AL include Wicksburg Elementary School, George W Long High School and Newton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dale County?
22 public schools are located in Dale County.
What percentage of students in Dale County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Dale County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dale County?
Dale County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dale County are often viewed compared to one another?

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