How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Girard Intermediate School | South Dale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dothan, AL | Pinckard, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 449 | 412 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.6% | 69.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Girard Intermediate School | South Dale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,750 | $12,213 |
| District | Dothan City Schools | Dale County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Girard Intermediate School | South Dale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.1% | 51.9% |
| African American | 68.2% | 33.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% | 5.1% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 7.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Girard Intermediate School | South Dale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 318:1 | 397:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 61.1% | 27.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 85 | 28 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.