Dale County School District
School District · Ozark, Alabama
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,213
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,213
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Evaluating Dale County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dale County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Newton Elementary School
Newton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ariton School
Ariton · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
George W Long High School
Skipperville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#24 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
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 #24 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Dale County's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Newton Elementary School (9.4/10), Ariton School (8.4/10), and George W Long High School (8.3/10). 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 | Newton Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Ariton School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | George W Long High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Gw Long Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Midland City Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Dale County High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | South Dale Middle School | 5.2 / 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. The district invests $12,213 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Dale County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Newton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Dale County students show an average math proficiency of 57.3% and ELA proficiency of 62.4%.
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 7.5/10. 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 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Dale County?
Across schools in Dale County with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.4%. 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 7.5/10 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.4%
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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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