Elementary Schools in Dale County

The elementary schools in Dale County, Alabama provide a diverse educational landscape, with three schools serving students from prekindergarten through sixth grade. The data reveals standout performance at Newton Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, as well as strong academic results at GW Long Elementary School. However, Midland City Elementary School faces challenges, with lower academic performance compared to the county and state averages.

Newton Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently high rankings among Alabama's elementary schools. The school's students excel in mathematics and English language arts, particularly in the upper grades. This success may be attributed to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1, which allows for more individualized attention. In contrast, Midland City Elementary School lags behind, with a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a greater proportion of students from lower-income families, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.

GW Long Elementary School also performs well academically, with a diverse student population and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong performance in 3rd grade mathematics and English language arts, as well as its ability to serve students from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, demonstrate its effectiveness in providing a quality education. The differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools may play a role in their academic outcomes, with Newton Elementary's higher investment in resources and staffing potentially contributing to its standout performance.