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#1238 of 1,356 schools in AL

Dadeville High School

High School · Tallapoosa County · Dadeville, AL

A Tallapoosa County high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

227 Weldon St, Dadeville, AL 36853

  • Math 6% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation10%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$13,275
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

Students at Dadeville High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dadeville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,293/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dadeville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,767

Median home value

$257,000

Median rent

$939/mo

College educated

25%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Tallapoosa County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Horseshoe Bend High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–12Not available788Compare →
Reeltown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.76–12Not available476Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Tallapoosa County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$13,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dadeville High School is listed in Tallapoosa County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dadeville High School

Dadeville High School is a public high school in Dadeville, AL, part of Tallapoosa County, serving approximately 531 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,238 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dadeville High School

What grades does Dadeville High School serve?

Dadeville High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Dadeville High School?

Dadeville High School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dadeville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dadeville High School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dadeville High School rank in AL?

Dadeville High School ranks #1,238 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Dadeville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dadeville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dadeville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dadeville High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dadeville High School a charter school?

No, Dadeville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dadeville High School a Title I school?

No, Dadeville High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dadeville High School?

78.5% of students at Dadeville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
531
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Tallapoosa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 36853)
9,110
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
50.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36853; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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