- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Midland City, AL
Dale County High School
Federal NCES profile for Dale County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010105000389
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dale County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 437
- students enrolled
Dale County High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010105000389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Dale County High School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010105000389 · Midland City, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 16.8:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ariton School (887 students)
Dale County High School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dale County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ariton School
Ariton School
887 students
- Gw Long Elemen
Gw Long Elementary School
492 students
- Midland City E
Midland City Elementary School
478 students
- This school
Dale County High School
437 students
- South Dale Mid
South Dale Middle School
412 students
- George W Long
George W Long High School
377 students
What this shows Dale County High School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dale County High School compares
Dale County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,213
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
African American 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Dale County High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dale County reports $12,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dale County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariton School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gw Long Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W Long High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dale County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dale County High School
How many students attend Dale County High School?
Dale County High School has 437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Midland City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dale County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dale County High School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dale County High School?
67.6% of students at Dale County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dale County High School?
The largest demographic group at Dale County High School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Midland City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dale County High School?
Dale County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Dale County?
Besides Dale County High School, Dale County also operates Ariton School (887 students), Gw Long Elementary School (492 students), and Midland City Elementary School (478 students). See the Dale County district page for the complete list.