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Best Dale County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% 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 47% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Dale County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
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 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 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dale County are often viewed compared to one another?

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