How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bessemer City | Dale County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bessemer, Alabama | Ozark, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 3,246 | 3,270 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bessemer City | Dale County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,437 | $12,213 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.3% | 13.5% |
| State Revenue | 46.5% | 64.6% |
| Local Revenue | 27.2% | 21.9% |
Bessemer City
Federal State Local
Dale County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bessemer City | Dale County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.8% | 67.1% |
| African American | 75.2% | 20.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% | 5.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.2% | 54.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bessemer City | Dale County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 307.9:1 | 395.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.0% | 26.2% |
School Types
Bessemer City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Dale County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.