For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 7,894 students in Dale County, AL (there are , serving 152 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Dale County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dale County, AL are Wicksburg Elementary School, Newton Elementary School and George W Long High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dale County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dale County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dale County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wicksburg Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: PK-6
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
523 South College St
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
George W Long High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2565 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-2380
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-2380
Grades: 7-12
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Wicksburg High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: 7-12
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Gw Long Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2567 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-0021
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-0021
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Midland City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Second Street
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-4591
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-4591
Grades: PK-4
| 457 students
Rank: #77.
Ariton School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
264 Creel Richardson Drive
Ariton, AL 36311
(334) 762-2371
Ariton, AL 36311
(334) 762-2371
Grades: PK-12
| 881 students
Rank: #88.
A M Windham Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4466
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4466
Grades: PK-4
| 507 students
Rank: #99.
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
349 Sherrill Ln
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4912
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4912
Grades: 3-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1010.
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4919
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4919
Grades: PK-2
| 527 students
Rank: #1111.
South Dale Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 Randolph Street
Pinckard, AL 36371
(334) 983-3077
Pinckard, AL 36371
(334) 983-3077
Grades: 5-8
| 410 students
Rank: #1212.
D A Smith Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
994 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4913
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4913
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #1313.
Carroll High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Eagle Way
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4915
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4915
Grades: 9-12
| 673 students
Rank: #1414.
Daleville Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4463
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4463
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
Rank: #1515.
Houston County Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Rank: #1616.
Daleville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4461
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #1717.
Dale County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Academy
Vocational School
3971 S Hwy 231
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-2355
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-2355
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll High School Career Center
Vocational School
227 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4949
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4949
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
401 Martin Street
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1001us-20
Ozark, AL 36360
(219) 873-2000
Ozark, AL 36360
(219) 873-2000
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
1044 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Dale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 Ben Street
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4910
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4910
Grades: 5-6
| 399 students
Po Box 620279
Fort Rucker, AL 36362
(334) 255-1607
Fort Rucker, AL 36362
(334) 255-1607
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
Po Box 620279
Fort Rucker, AL 36362
(334) 255-2822
Fort Rucker, AL 36362
(334) 255-2822
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Nova Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-2456
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-2456
Grades: 5-9
| 11 students
271 Willa Circle
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4911
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dale County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Dale County, AL include Wicksburg Elementary School, Newton Elementary School and George W Long High School.
How many public schools are located in Dale County?
22 public schools are located in Dale County.
What percentage of students in Dale County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Dale County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dale County?
Dale County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dale County include: Dale County High School vs. Carroll High School, Carroll High School vs. Dale County High School, South Dale Middle School vs. D A Smith Middle School
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