Dallas County School District
School District · Selma, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,801
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,801
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Evaluating Dallas County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dallas 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.
Salem Elementary School
Orrville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Je Terry Elementary School
Plantersville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley Grande Elementary School
Valley Grande · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#107 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,801
+$4,993 vs Alabama median
District size
2,331 students
Typical than Alabama median
The short answer
Dallas County ranks #107 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Dallas County's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Salem Elementary School (8.2/10), Je Terry Elementary School (7.0/10), and Valley Grande Elementary School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Dallas County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Dallas County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Je Terry Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Valley Grande Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Keith Middlehigh School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Brantley Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Dallas County High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Southside High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Bruce K Craig Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | William R Martin Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Tipton Durant Middle School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dallas County
Dallas County is a Selma, Alabama school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 2,331 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. The district invests $17,801 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Dallas County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Salem Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Dallas County students show an average math proficiency of 31.5% and ELA proficiency of 39.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Dallas County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dallas County with test data.
Schools in Dallas County
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Selma
- Total Enrollment
- 2,331
- Teachers (FTE)
- 132
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dallas County?
Dallas County has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dallas County?
The average composite rating for Dallas County is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dallas County?
Dallas County spends $17,801 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dallas County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dallas County is 17.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dallas County?
Salem Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dallas County with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Dallas County?
Across schools in Dallas County with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dallas County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Dallas County has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 11 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.8%
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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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