For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,283 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 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,283 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
79%
31%
% White
14%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,516 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,198 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,516
$12,875
Spending / Student
$17,198
$12,097
Best Dallas County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Je Terry Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Academy St
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 266-2838
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3486 Dallas Road 3
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Dallas County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 5th Ave
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2232
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2232
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
William R Martin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2863 County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Gr: 7-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Brantley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Southside High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Building 108 Craig Ind Park
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-7937
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-7937
Gr: 3-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Tipton Durant Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Tipton St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Keith Middlehigh School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1166 Dallas Road 115
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
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
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566
Gr: K-2 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dallas County School District?
Dallas County School District manages 12 public schools serving 2,283 students.
What is the rank of Dallas County School District?
Dallas County School District is ranked #127 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County School District?
79% of Dallas County School District students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Dallas County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,198 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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