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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Dallas County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 4,954 students in Dallas County, AL (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,001 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Dallas County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dallas County, AL are Je Terry Elementary School, Valley Grande Elementary School and Meadowview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Dallas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Je Terry Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
70 Academy St
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 266-2838
Gr: K-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Valley Grande Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1816 Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3486 Dallas Road 3
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Dallas County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
335 5th Ave
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2232
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Summerfield Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1675
Gr: 7-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #77.
William R Martin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2863 County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Gr: 7-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
709 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Gr: PK
Rank: #1010.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1111.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1212.
Brantley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
School Of Discovery Genesis Center
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Washington St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Gr: 6
Rank: #1515.
Saints Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Southside High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Building 108 Craig Ind Park
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-7937
Gr: 3-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Selma High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1919.
Tipton Durant Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Tipton St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Keith Middlehigh School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1166 Dallas Road 115
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1306 Roosevelt Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix School
Alternative School
501 Plant St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1718
Gr: 4-11
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Primary School
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566
Gr: K-2 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dallas County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Dallas County, AL include Je Terry Elementary School, Valley Grande Elementary School and Meadowview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dallas County?
23 public schools are located in Dallas County.
What percentage of students in Dallas County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Dallas County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dallas County include: Dallas County High School vs. Selma High School, Selma High School vs. Dallas County High School

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