How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dale County | Marion County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ozark, Alabama | Hamilton, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 3,270 | 3,329 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 17:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dale County | Marion County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,213 | $12,288 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| State Revenue | 64.6% | 59.0% |
| Local Revenue | 21.9% | 21.2% |
Dale County
Federal State Local
Marion County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dale County | Marion County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.1% | 85.8% |
| African American | 20.7% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.5% | 58.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dale County | Marion County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 395.1:1 | 388.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.2% | 25.8% |
School Types
Dale County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Marion 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.