Dale County School District
School District · Ozark, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,313
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,313
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#50 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,213
$595 vs Alabama median
District size
3,313 students
Typical than Alabama median
The short answer
Dale County ranks #50 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Dale County's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gw Long Elementary School (8.4/10), George W Long High School (7.6/10), and Ariton School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dale County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gw Long Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | George W Long High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Ariton School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Dale County High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Newton Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | South Dale Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Midland City Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $12,213 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Dale County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gw Long Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Dale County students show an average math proficiency of 54.1% and ELA proficiency of 62.2%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Ozark
- Total Enrollment
- 3,313
- Teachers (FTE)
- 192
- District spending per student
- $12,213NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Dale County?
Dale County's district-level spending was $12,213 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Gw Long Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dale County with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Dale County?
Across schools in Dale County with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.2%. 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 6.8/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.2%
How we rate schools
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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)
- Dothan City (18)
- Hoover 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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