For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,154 students in Dale County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dale County, AL are George W Long High School, Wicksburg High School and Ariton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dale County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Dale County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dale County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: 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
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 middle schools in Dale County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dale County, AL include George W Long High School, Wicksburg High School and Ariton School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dale County?
9 public middle schools are located in Dale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dale County?
Dale County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Dale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dale County include: South Dale Middle School vs. D A Smith Middle School, George W Long High School vs. Ariton School, D A Smith Middle School vs. South Dale Middle School
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