1. Home
  2. Alabama
  3. Midland City
  4. Dale County
  5. Dale County High School

Dale County High School

Summary:

Dale County High School is a public high school in Midland City, Alabama, serving 417 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Houston County school district, which is ranked 24th out of 137 districts in the state.

While Dale County High School has a diverse student population, with a decreasing percentage of white students and an increasing percentage of African American students, its academic performance has been mixed compared to state and county averages. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English are below average, but its Science performance is above average. Notably, the school's ranking for African American and female students is in the top half of Alabama high schools, while the ranking for male students and those from low-income families is in the bottom half. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 58% to 73.38%, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby high schools, Dale County High School's performance is varied. While it outperforms some schools, such as Daleville High School, in certain subject areas, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Wicksburg High School, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state. The school's overall ranking has also declined over the past few years, from 92nd out of 356 Alabama high schools in 2017-2018 to 166th out of 378 in 2023-2024, which warrants further investigation.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 11470 County Road 59
       Midland City, AL  36350

(334) 983-3541

District: Dale County

SchoolDigger Rank:
166th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,490 Help


Feeder schools for Dale County High School:

Elementary:    Midland City Elementary School
    Newton Elementary School
Middle:    South Dale Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.4%
African American:
30.7%
Hispanic:
5.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.4% Help


 See top rated Alabama high schools

 Compare Dale County High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Dale County High School ranks better than 56.1% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.6. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dale County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.4%), African American (30.7%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dale County High School is 15.9. (See more...)
Help
Compare Dale County High School employs 26.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dale County High School is $8,490.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dale County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dale County High School 166th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Dale County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
White students:


Dale County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dale County 24th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Dale County High School?

Rank History for Dale County High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Dale County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.02 156th 357 56.3%
2005 58.45 147th 359 59.1%
2006 39.94 265th 357 25.8%
2007 38.91 256th 358 28.5%
2008 54.76 177th 359 50.7%
2009 51.19 197th 357 44.8%
2010 60.17 146th 358 59.2%
2011 68.18 92nd 360 74.4%
2012 63.00 129th 358 64.0%
2013 54.03 195th 358 45.5%
2014 41.96 210th 358 41.3%
2015 50.92 165th 353 53.3%
2016 23.86 277th 351 21.1%
2017 36.72 217th 353 38.5%
2018 71.64 92nd 356 74.2%
2019 55.82 162nd 366 55.7%
2021 42.19 205th 371 44.7%
2022 34.38 236th 367 35.7%
2023 27.19 271st 371 27.0%
2024 50.60 166th 378 56.1%
See the entire list of Alabama High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Dale County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.40 25th 160 84.4%
2019 29.05 130th 171 24.0%
2021 81.06 23rd 196 88.3%
2022 51.05 68th 169 59.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dale County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.89 202nd 315 35.9%
2018 76.38 62nd 349 82.2%
2019 61.61 123rd 358 65.6%
2021 49.34 166th 361 54.0%
2022 19.09 303rd 361 16.1%
2023 24.23 275th 349 21.2%
2024 41.42 212th 375 43.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Dale County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.52 242nd 343 29.4%
2018 82.07 53rd 347 84.7%
2019 68.12 107th 354 69.8%
2021 40.27 210th 359 41.5%
2022 38.30 212th 367 42.2%
2023 19.79 294th 358 17.9%
2024 60.26 119th 366 67.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Dale County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.17 185th 339 45.4%
2018 57.64 152nd 350 56.6%
2019 42.17 207th 357 42.0%
2021 43.17 192nd 366 47.5%
2022 31.46 245th 366 33.1%
2023 36.93 216th 358 39.7%
2024 40.85 213th 368 42.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Dale County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 24.16 162nd 189 14.3%
2018 43.21 110th 223 50.7%
2019 45.48 103rd 224 54.0%
2021 36.95 141st 228 38.2%
2022 31.28 155th 222 30.2%
2023 28.71 172nd 224 23.2%
2024 42.26 110th 231 52.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Dale County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.52 153rd 230 33.5%
2018 69.28 79th 300 73.7%
2019 52.84 133rd 313 57.5%
2021 44.04 163rd 319 48.9%
2022 31.53 219th 326 32.8%
2023 21.60 253rd 317 20.2%
2024 48.37 143rd 325 56.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Dale County High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help



Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Dale County High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Dale County High School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Dale County High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 446 446
1989 326 120 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1990 330 97 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1991 327 86 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1992 316 86 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1993 326 87 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1994 329 78 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 454 106 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 564
1996 454 106 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 564
1997 440 118 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 456 133 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 593
1999 434 125 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2000 348 92 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2001 324 94 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2002 290 106 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2003 290 106 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2004 294 112 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2005 295 117 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2006 276 98 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 286 115 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2008 274 111 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2009 254 97 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2010 264 90 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2011 269 103 4 7 2 0 0 0 385
2012 269 82 4 6 2 0 1 0 364
2013 277 94 3 6 0 0 3 0 383
2014 292 88 1 3 0 0 7 0 391
2015 307 105 2 6 0 0 9 0 429
2016 323 121 1 5 0 0 10 0 460
2017 347 113 1 9 1 0 10 0 481
2018 329 124 4 10 1 0 6 0 474
2019 320 132 3 16 1 0 5 0 477
2020 296 137 3 17 1 0 5 0 459
2021 301 132 3 12 0 0 2 0 450
2022 269 122 2 21 0 0 5 0 419
2023 252 128 2 21 2 1 11 0 417

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dale County High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 24.0 18.5 0
1989 446 25.0 17.8 n/a
1990 427 24.0 17.7 0
1991 413 26.0 15.8 n/a
1992 403 23.5 17.1 n/a
1993 414 24.0 17.3 n/a
1994 409 24.0 17.0 n/a
1995 564 26.3 21.4 n/a
1996 564 26.3 21.4 n/a
1997 562 30.2 18.6 29.5
1998 593 29.4 20.2 30.7
1999 563 31.0 18.2 38.5
2000 443 27.0 16.4 36.1
2001 424 27.0 15.7 42.7
2002 401 26.0 15.4 47.4
2003 401 26.0 15.4 47.4
2004 413 25.7 16.1 52.8
2005 419 25.0 16.8 58.2
2006 375 25.0 15.0 60.5
2007 402 24.5 16.4 58
2008 391 25.2 15.5 58.3
2009 357 23.3 15.2 60.2
2010 363 19.1 18.9 60.9
2011 385 24.1 15.9 63.4
2012 364 24.1 15.0 66.2
2013 383 25.8 14.8 65
2014 391 22.3 17.5 67.5
2015 429 22.0 19.5 64.8
2016 460 23.0 20.0 70
2017 481 25.1 19.1 68.4
2018 474 24.1 19.6 66
2019 477 26.1 18.2 67.9
2020 459 27.1 16.8 66.7
2021 450 25.1 17.8 58
2022 419 26.1 16.0 58.2
2023 417 26.1 15.9 73.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dale County High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 24.0 18.5 0
1989 446 25.0 17.8 n/a
1990 427 24.0 17.7 0
1991 413 26.0 15.8 n/a
1992 403 23.5 17.1 n/a
1993 414 24.0 17.3 n/a
1994 409 24.0 17.0 n/a
1995 564 26.3 21.4 n/a
1996 564 26.3 21.4 n/a
1997 562 30.2 18.6 29.5
1998 593 29.4 20.2 30.7
1999 563 31.0 18.2 38.5
2000 443 27.0 16.4 36.1
2001 424 27.0 15.7 42.7
2002 401 26.0 15.4 47.4
2003 401 26.0 15.4 47.4
2004 413 25.7 16.1 52.8
2005 419 25.0 16.8 58.2
2006 375 25.0 15.0 60.5
2007 402 24.5 16.4 58
2008 391 25.2 15.5 58.3
2009 357 23.3 15.2 60.2
2010 363 19.1 18.9 60.9
2011 385 24.1 15.9 63.4
2012 364 24.1 15.0 66.2
2013 383 25.8 14.8 65
2014 391 22.3 17.5 67.5
2015 429 22.0 19.5 64.8
2016 460 23.0 20.0 70
2017 481 25.1 19.1 68.4
2018 474 24.1 19.6 66
2019 477 26.1 18.2 67.9
2020 459 27.1 16.8 66.7
2021 450 25.1 17.8 58
2022 419 26.1 16.0 58.2
2023 417 26.1 15.9 73.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dale County High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,100 (13.0%) $7,389 (87.0%) $8,490

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dale County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 366 High schoolsRanks 271st of 371 High schools
 28.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Dale County High School)3713.8
 23.2%
   End of Course Mathematics (Dale County)5229.6
 22.3%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Dale County High School)4320.7
 22.3%
   End of Course Science (Dale County)45.430.1
 15.3%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students477417
 12.6%
African American132128
 3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1621
 31.3%
Pacific Islander01
White320252
 21.3%
Two or More Races511
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.9%73.4%
 5.5%

Schools Near Dale County High School








Frequently Asked Questions about Dale County High School

Dale County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Midland City Elementary School
Elementary : Newton Elementary School
Middle : South Dale Middle School

Students at Dale County High School are 60% White, 31% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Dale County High School ranks 166th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 417 students attended Dale County High School.


Rate Dale County High School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

ALAlabama High School Rankings

ALAlabama District Rankings

Schools in Midland City, AL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Dale County High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 1220 milliseconds.