Dadeville High School, a rural Alabama public high school in Tallapoosa County, serves 531 students in grades 6–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the state average of 16:1.
Math proficiency at Dadeville High is 18%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and has declined from 37% in 2018 to 18% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is 28%, lower than the state average of 47%, and shows a decreasing trend from 37% in 2019 to 28% in 2022.
Science proficiency remains low at about 22%, significantly below the state average of 38%, with no improvement between 2021 and 2022.
Enrollment has increased slightly from 490 students in 2022 to 531 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose sharply from 51% in 2022 to 76% in 2023, indicating a growing low–income population.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dadeville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dadeville High School's student population of 531 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Building students today for a better future tomorrow.
School Rankings
Dadeville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dadeville High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#901 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
48%
32%
White
48%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dadeville High School's ranking?
Dadeville High School is ranked #901 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dadeville High School often compared to?
Dadeville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horseshoe Bend High School, Benjamin Russell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dadeville High School?
The graduation rate of Dadeville High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dadeville High School?
531 students attend Dadeville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dadeville High School students are White, 48% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dadeville High School?
Dadeville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dadeville High School offer ?
Dadeville High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dadeville High School part of?
Dadeville High School is part of Tallapoosa County School District.
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