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Best Dallas County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 4,954 students in Dallas County, AL (there are , serving 979 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Dallas County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dallas County, AL are Je Terry Elementary School, Valley Grande Elementary School and Meadowview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Dallas County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Je Terry Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
70 Academy St
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 266-2838
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Grande Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1816 Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3486 Dallas Road 3
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #55.
Dallas County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
335 5th Ave
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2232
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Summerfield Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1675
Grades: 7-8
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
William R Martin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2863 County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Grades: 7-8
| 196 students
Rank: #88.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
709 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #99.
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #1111.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Rank: #1212.
Brantley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
School Of Discovery Genesis Center
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Washington St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
Saints Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Grades: 4-12
| 272 students
Rank: #1616.
Southside High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Building 108 Craig Ind Park
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-7937
Grades: 3-5
| 162 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Selma High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Rank: #1919.
Tipton Durant Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Tipton St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #2020.
Keith Middlehigh School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1166 Dallas Road 115
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1306 Roosevelt Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix School
Alternative School
501 Plant St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1718
Grades: 4-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566
Grades: PK-2
| 143 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dallas County, AL

Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
7333 County Road 33
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8383
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
1002 Selfield Rd
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
80 Mel Bailey Drive
Minter, AL 36761
(334) 872-6196
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6200 Dallas Road 30
Sardis, AL 36775
(334) 874-8588
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Dallas County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Dallas County, AL include Je Terry Elementary School, Valley Grande Elementary School and Meadowview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dallas County?
23 public schools are located in Dallas County.
What percentage of students in Dallas County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Dallas County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dallas County include: Dallas County High School vs. Selma High School, Selma High School vs. Dallas County High School

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