At a glance
Reported students
412
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
437
South Dale Middle School: 412 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
22.2:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 397
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about South Dale Middle School
South Dale Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Pinckard. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Dale County. NCES reports 412 students for 2024–25.
Among 262 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 449.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.2:1, above the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.9%) and Black (33.7%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Dale Middle School
- 1How do the reported 22.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.9%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black33.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dale County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dale County High School
High · Grades 09–12
437 reported students
George W Long High School
High · Grades 07–12
377 reported students
Midland City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
478 reported students
GW Long Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
492 reported students
Newton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
293 reported students
Accelerated Learning Center
High · Grades 07–12
Enrollment not reported