School overview
At a glance
Reported students
334
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
23.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama high enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
188
Dallas County High School: 334 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Dallas County High School
Dallas County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Plantersville. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Dallas County. NCES reports 334 students for 2024–25.
Among 319 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, below the Alabama median of 17.2:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (69.2%) and White (23.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Dallas County High School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.1%
- Hispanic1.8%
- Black69.2%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Dallas County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southside High School
High · Grades 09–12
285 reported students
Keith MiddleHigh School
High · Grades 06–12
188 reported students
Dallas County Career Technical Center
High · Grades 07–12
Not reported reported students
Dallas County Alternative Learning Center
High · Grades 07–12
Not reported reported students
Valley Grande Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
353 reported students
Brantley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
204 reported students