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5.4avg / 10

Dallas County School District

School District · Selma, Alabama

Students: 2,331
Teachers (FTE): 132

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

11

6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

2,331

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.7:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#125 of 143

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

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 #125 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Dallas County's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Valley Grande Elementary School (6.9/10), Dallas County High School (6.2/10), and William R Martin Middle School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Southside High School

Rates 5.6/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 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 (8 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Valley Grande Elementary School6.9 / 10
2Dallas County High School6.2 / 10
3William R Martin Middle School6.1 / 10
4Southside High School5.6 / 10
5Brantley Elementary School5.4 / 10
6Keith Middlehigh School5.4 / 10
7Tipton Durant Middle School4.6 / 10
8Salem Elementary School3.8 / 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. District-level spending was $17,801 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Dallas County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Valley Grande Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Dallas County students show an average math proficiency of 24.7% and ELA proficiency of 35.7%.

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

Math Proficiency24.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency35.7%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Dallas County with test data.

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Selma
Total Enrollment
2,331
Teachers (FTE)
132
District spending per student
$17,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
37.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.4/10. 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 Dallas County?

Dallas County's district-level spending was $17,801 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 Dallas County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Dallas County is 17.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Dallas County?

Valley Grande Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dallas County with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Dallas County?

Across schools in Dallas County with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.7%. 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 5.4/10 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
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
24.7%
ELA Proficiency
35.7%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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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