Dallas County School District
School District · Selma, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,801
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,801
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#106 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,801
+$4,993 vs Alabama median
District size
2,331 students
Typical than Alabama median
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 6.2/10, Dallas County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southside Primary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Dallas County students show an average math proficiency of 13.2% and ELA proficiency of 37.7%.
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 6.2/10. 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?
Southside Primary School is the highest-rated school in Dallas County with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Dallas County?
Across schools in Dallas County with test data, the average math proficiency is 13.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.7%. 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 6.2/10 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 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 13.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.7%
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 Dallas 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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