23 public schools serving approximately 5,075 students, in a county of 36,858 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Dallas 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".
How many K-12 schools serve Dallas County?
There are 23 public K-12 schools in Dallas County, Alabama, with a combined enrollment of about 5,075.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Dallas County?
The county's public school system includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Dallas County?
Selma City is the largest school district in Dallas County, serving approximately 2,587 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Dallas County?
Dallas County, Alabama has a population of approximately 36,858, with a median age of 41. About 23.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Dallas County?
Median household income in Dallas County is $35,627, below the Alabama average of $55,552. About 26.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dallas County?
Approximately 17.5% of adults 25 and older in Dallas County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dallas County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 81.9% of students in Dallas County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Alabama county average of 67.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dallas County schools?
Across Dallas County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Dallas County?
Dallas County residents are approximately 27% White, 1% Hispanic, 70% Black, 1% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Dallas County is owner-occupied?
Dallas County has about 18,936 housing units, of which roughly 63.8% are owner-occupied.
