Best Schools in Dallas County, AL
Dallas County, AL has 26 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 6,855 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in Dallas County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dallas County, AL
The top high schools in Dallas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dallas County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
2. Selma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
3. Keith Middlehigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 217 Students
4. Southside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
5. Saints Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 125 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dallas County, AL
The top middle schools in Dallas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William R Martin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 229 Students
2. The Rbhudson Steam Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 349 Students
3. Tipton Durant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 185 Students
4. School Of Discovery Genesis Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades 6 • 172 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dallas County, AL
The top elementary schools in Dallas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Je Terry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 80 Students
2. Valley Grande Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 352 Students
3. Meadowview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 276 Students
4. Payne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 176 Students
5. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students
6. Edgewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students
7. Clark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 137 Students
8. Brantley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 217 Students
9. Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
10. Bruce K Craig Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dallas County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dallas County, AL has a total population of 38,462 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dallas County, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dallas County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dallas County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dallas County, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dallas County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dallas County, AL
How many schools are in Dallas County, AL?
Dallas County, AL has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 6,855 students in total.
How do schools in Dallas County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Dallas County score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Dallas County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dallas County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 17%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dallas County
4 places in Dallas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Selma (13)
- Orrville (2)
- Plantersville (2)
- Valley Grande (2)
School districts (2)
- Dallas County (11 schools)
- Selma City (8 schools)