Dallas County Schools & Education
Dallas County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,783
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#31
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dallas County
Measured School Summary
Dallas County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.5%.
Funding Context
At $6,783 per pupil, Dallas County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% above the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dallas County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
23 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #31 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
90.5%
0.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,783
$513 above the state average
School coverage
23
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Dallas County has 23 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Dallas County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Dallas County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#31
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Selma City
Elementary to high school visible
2,587 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Dallas County
Elementary to high school visible
2,488 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Dallas County is the largest listed district slice, with 12 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Dallas County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dallas County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Dallas County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Extensive Education Network in Historic Selma
Dallas County manages a large network of 23 public schools, serving a total of 5,075 students. The infrastructure is robust, featuring 11 elementary schools and six high schools split between two districts. This system ensures that both town and rural residents have nearby access to public education.
A Dual-District System for City and County
Selma City (2,587 students) and Dallas County (2,488 students) share the responsibility of educating the region's youth. There are no charter schools, though Selma High School serves as a major secondary hub with 719 students. The two districts work in tandem to provide diverse educational pathways for all residents.
Small Schools in Diverse Settings
The county is evenly split with 12 rural schools and 11 town-based schools, primarily in the Selma area. Average school size is quite small at 254 students, ensuring personalized attention and a tight community feel on most campuses. Even the largest schools, like Selma High, remain manageable in size compared to national averages.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Dallas County
Reported Enrollment
5,075
23 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Dallas County
Selma City
Dallas County
23 Public Schools in Dallas County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High School | Record | Selma City | Selma, 36701Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 719 |
| Dallas County High School | Record | Dallas County | Plantersville, 36758Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 381 |
| Valley Grande Elementary School | Record | Dallas County | Valley Grande, 36701Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 352 |
| The RBHudson STEAM Academy | Record | Selma City | Selma, 36701Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 349 |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Record | Selma City | Selma, 36701Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 343 |
| Southside High School | Record | Dallas County | Selma, 36701Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 296 |
| Sophia P Kingston Elementary School | Record | Selma City | Selma, 36703Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 290 |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Record | Selma City | Selma, 36701Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 276 |
| William R Martin Middle School | Record | Dallas County | Valley Grande, 36703Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 229 |
| Brantley Elementary School | Record | Dallas County | Selma, 36703Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 217 |
| Keith MiddleHigh School | Record | Dallas County | Orrville, 36767Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 217 |
| Bruce K Craig Elementary School | Record | Dallas County | Selma, 36701Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 204 |
| Tipton Durant Middle School | Record | Dallas County | Selma, 36701Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 185 |
| Payne Elementary School | Record | Selma City | Selma, 36701Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 176 |
| Salem Elementary School | Record | Dallas County | Orrville, 36767Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 176 |
| School Of Discovery Genesis Center | Record | Selma City | Selma, 36703Town: Distant | 6 | Middle | 172 |
| Southside Primary School | Record | Dallas County | Selma, 36703Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 151 |
| Clark Elementary School | Record | Selma City | Selma, 36703Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 137 |
| Saints Virtual Academy | Record | Selma City | Selma, 36701Town: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 125 |
| JE Terry Elementary School | Record | Dallas County | Plantersville, 36758Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 80 |
Dallas County High School
Dallas County
Plantersville, 36758 / Rural: Remote
Valley Grande Elementary School
Dallas County
Valley Grande, 36701 / Rural: Distant
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Selma City
Selma, 36703 / Town: Distant
William R Martin Middle School
Dallas County
Valley Grande, 36703 / Rural: Distant
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
Dallas County
Selma, 36701 / Rural: Fringe
JE Terry Elementary School
Dallas County
Plantersville, 36758 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,783
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Dallas County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dallas County, Alabama?
Dallas County manages a large network of 23 public schools, serving a total of 5,075 students. The infrastructure is robust, featuring 11 elementary schools and six high schools split between two districts. This system ensures that both town and rural residents have nearby access to public education.
What are the major school districts in Dallas County, Alabama?
Selma City (2,587 students) and Dallas County (2,488 students) share the responsibility of educating the region's youth. There are no charter schools, though Selma High School serves as a major secondary hub with 719 students. The two districts work in tandem to provide diverse educational pathways for all residents.
What is the school experience like in Dallas County?
The county is evenly split with 12 rural schools and 11 town-based schools, primarily in the Selma area. Average school size is quite small at 254 students, ensuring personalized attention and a tight community feel on most campuses. Even the largest schools, like Selma High, remain manageable in size compared to national averages.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.