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#701 of 1,356 schools in AL
Kate D Smith Dar High School
High School · Marshall County · Grant, AL
A Marshall County high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6077 Main St, Grant, AL 35747
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kate D Smith Dar High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kate D Smith Dar 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,293/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grant), 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
$78,750
Median home value
$219,100
Median rent
$663/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Marshall County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 650 | Compare → |
| Brindlee Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | Not available | 515 | Compare → |
| Douglas High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 691 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marshall County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kate D Smith Dar High School is listed in Marshall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kate D Smith Dar High School
Kate D Smith Dar High School is a public high school in Grant, AL, part of Marshall County, serving approximately 397 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #701 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kate D Smith Dar High School
What grades does Kate D Smith Dar High School serve?
Kate D Smith Dar High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kate D Smith Dar High School?
Kate D Smith Dar High School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate D Smith Dar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kate D Smith Dar High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kate D Smith Dar High School rank in AL?
Kate D Smith Dar High School ranks #701 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Kate D Smith Dar High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kate D Smith Dar High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Kate D Smith Dar High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kate D Smith Dar High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kate D Smith Dar High School a charter school?
No, Kate D Smith Dar High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kate D Smith Dar High School a Title I school?
No, Kate D Smith Dar High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kate D Smith Dar High School?
33.5% of students at Kate D Smith Dar 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (256) 728-4238
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 35747)
- 6,546
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
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 35747; 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
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