Dale County High School ranked near the bottom 50% statewide in overall testing for 2023, with math proficiency at 6–9%, reading at 15–19%, and science at 20–24%, all lower than the Alabama state averages.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%, placing the school in the top 5% statewide for graduation.
Enrollment declined slightly from 477 students in 2019 to 426 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 38% and 68% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic need.
Serving grades 9–12, Dale County High School had a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023 with an enrollment of 426 students, supporting a lower student–teacher ratio ranked in the top 20% in Alabama.
The school's state ranking declined substantially from #410 in 2010 to #1160 in 2023, reflecting weaker performance trends over the past decade for this Union County, AL high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dale County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dale County High School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dale County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dale County High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1160 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
31%
31%
White
59%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dale County High School's ranking?
Dale County High School is ranked #1160 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dale County High School often compared to?
Dale County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carroll High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dale County High School?
The graduation rate of Dale County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dale County High School?
437 students attend Dale County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dale County High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dale County High School?
Dale County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dale County High School offer ?
Dale County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dale County High School part of?
Dale County High School is part of Dale County School District.
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