Dale County School District
School District · Ozark, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,213
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,213
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#49 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,213
$595 vs Alabama median
District size
3,313 students
Typical than Alabama median
About Dale County
Dale County is a Ozark, Alabama school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,313 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $12,213 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Dale County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Newton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Dale County students show an average math proficiency of 43.9% and ELA proficiency of 62.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Dale County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dale County with test data.
Schools in Dale County
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Ozark
- Total Enrollment
- 3,313
- Teachers (FTE)
- 192
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dale County?
Dale County has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dale County?
The average composite rating for Dale County is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dale County?
Dale County spends $12,213 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dale County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dale County is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dale County?
Newton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dale County with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Dale County?
Across schools in Dale County with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dale County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Dale County has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in AL
Compare Dale County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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