Total enrollment
6,437
+84 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Dale County
Alabama · Public K-12
Dale County sits inside Alabama and runs 18 public K-12 schools, enrolling about 6,437 students. Dale County Public Schools alone accounts for 3,376 of those students. By level, that breaks down as 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high schools.
4-year change in Dale County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Dale County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 42.6% | #27 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,437 | #30 of 65 | #1,117 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 14 | #29 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.4:1 | #62 of 65 | #2,490 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 62.4% | #25 of 65 | #1,003 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.0% | #8 of 64 | #468 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Dale County school rankings
Residents
49,599
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
18
3 districts
Enrollment
6,437
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$54,963
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.4%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
6
2,647 students
Middle
3
1,102 students
High
7
1,801 students
Combined / other
2
887 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dale County Public Schools
3,376 students · 3 districts in Dale County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Dale County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.6%
civilian labor
Median age
38
23.3% under 18
Test scores in Dale County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- GW Long Elementary School· 80.6%
- Newton Elementary School· 75.4%
- Midland City Elementary School· 71.6%
- Ariton School· 69.1%
- George W Long High School· 67.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Daleville High School· 16.5%
- Carroll High School· 18.4%
- Dale County High School· 23.9%
- Daleville Middle School· 45.4%
- D A Smith Middle School· 48.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariton School | Ariton | Combined | PK-12 | 887 | · |
| Carroll High School | Ozark | High | 07-12 | 640 | · |
| A M Windham Elementary School | Daleville | Elementary | PK-04 | 507 | · |
| Joseph W Lisenby Primary School | Ozark | Elementary | PK-02 | 494 | · |
| GW Long Elementary School | Skipperville | Elementary | PK-06 | 492 | · |
| Midland City Elementary School | Midland City | Elementary | PK-04 | 478 | · |
| Dale County High School | Midland City | High | 09-12 | 437 | · |
| South Dale Middle School | Pinckard | Middle | 05-08 | 412 | · |
| D A Smith Middle School | Ozark | Middle | 06-08 | 388 | · |
| Harry N Mixon Intermediate School | Ozark | Elementary | 01-06 | 383 | · |
| George W Long High School | Skipperville | High | 07-12 | 377 | · |
| Daleville High School | Daleville | High | 09-12 | 347 | · |
| Daleville Middle School | Dalevile | Middle | 05-08 | 302 | · |
| Newton Elementary School | Newton | Elementary | PK-06 | 293 | · |
| Bridge Academy | Ozark | High | 09-12 | · | · |
| Carroll High School Career Center | Ozark | High | 09-12 | · | · |
| Eagle Academy | Ozark | Combined | PK-12 | · | · |
| Opportunity Academy | Ozark | High | 07-12 | · | · |
Cities in Dale County
About Dale County
Dale County is a thinly populated county of about 49,599 residents in Alabama. Its public-school system hosts approximately 6,437 students across 18 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $54,963, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Dale County consists of 6 elementary schools (2,647 students), 3 middle schools (1,102), 7 high schools (1,801), and 2 combined or other schools.
Dale County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,376 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,437 students, remained close to its prior level from the 6,353 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Dale County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data