- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plantersville, AL
Dallas County High School
Federal NCES profile for Dallas County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010111000397
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dallas County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 334
- students enrolled
Dallas County High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dallas County · Alabama
NCES ID 010111000397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Dallas County High School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 010111000397 · Plantersville, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 17.6:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students)
Dallas County High School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dallas County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Grande
Valley Grande Elementary School
353 students
- This school
Dallas County High School
334 students
- Southside High
Southside High School
285 students
- Brantley Eleme
Brantley Elementary School
204 students
- Keith Middlehi
Keith Middlehigh School
188 students
- William R Mart
William R Martin Middle School
180 students
What this shows Dallas County High School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dallas County High School compares
Dallas 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Alabama - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 69.2%
White 23.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Dallas 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 Dallas County reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dallas County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Grande Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brantley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keith Middlehigh School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William R Martin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dallas County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dallas County High School
How many students attend Dallas County High School?
Dallas County High School has 334 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plantersville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallas County High School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 12% 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 Dallas County High School?
66.1% of students at Dallas County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dallas County High School?
The largest demographic group at Dallas County High School is African American at 69.2% of enrollment, in Plantersville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dallas County High School?
Dallas County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Dallas County?
Besides Dallas County High School, Dallas County also operates Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students), Southside High School (285 students), and Brantley Elementary School (204 students). See the Dallas County district page for the complete list.