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Dale County High School vs. Carroll High School

Should you attend Dale County High School or Carroll High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dale County High School
11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
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10
Bottom 50%
Carroll High School
141 Eagle Way
Ozark, AL 36360
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10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dale County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Carroll High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Dale County High School ranked near the bottom 50% statewide in overall testing for 2023, with math proficiency at 6–9%, reading at 15–19%, and science at 20–24%, all lower than the Alabama state averages.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%, placing the school in the top 5% statewide for graduation.
Enrollment declined slightly from 477 students in 2019 to 426 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 38% and 68% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic need.
Serving grades 9–12, Dale County High School had a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023 with an enrollment of 426 students, supporting a lower student–teacher ratio ranked in the top 20% in Alabama.
The school's state ranking declined substantially from #410 in 2010 to #1160 in 2023, reflecting weaker performance trends over the past decade for this Union County, AL high school.
Carroll High School in Ozark, AL has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the state average of 16:1, with total enrollment at 673 students for grades 9–12.
Math proficiency ranges from 20–24%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, showing a decline from a high of 45–49% in 2018.
Reading proficiency stands at 25–29%, also below the state average of 47%, with scores remaining consistently in the bottom 50% statewide.
The graduation rate is between 80–84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%, with rates stable but consistently below district and state levels.
Minority enrollment is approximately 60%, reflecting significant demographic diversity for this Alabama public high school, with free and reduced lunch eligibility near 58%, indicating notable socioeconomic challenges.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
426 students
673 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dale County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carroll High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dale County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carroll High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dale County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carroll High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dale County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dale County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carroll High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ozark City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1160 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#835 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dale County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carroll High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dale County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carroll High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ozark City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dale County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carroll High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ozark City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dale County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carroll High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ozark City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dale County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Carroll High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ozark City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dale County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carroll High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
117
215
Grade 10 Students
114
152
Grade 11 Students
91
153
Grade 12 Students
104
153

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dale County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ozark City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dale County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ozark City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dale County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ozark City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
30%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dale County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ozark City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dale County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ozark City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dale County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ozark City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dale County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carroll High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ozark City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dale County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carroll High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ozark City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dale County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carroll High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ozark City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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