For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 3,121 students in Dallas County, AL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Je Terry Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Academy St
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 266-2838
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 266-2838
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Valley Grande Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1816 Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3486 Dallas Road 3
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
709 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Gr: K-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #66.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #88.
Brantley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
School Of Discovery Genesis Center
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Gr: 6
Rank: #1111.
Saints Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Gr: 4-12 | 272 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Building 108 Craig Ind Park
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-7937
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-7937
Gr: 3-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1313.
Tipton Durant Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Tipton St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Keith Middlehigh School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1166 Dallas Road 115
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Gr: 6-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566
Gr: PK-2 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
7333 County Road 33
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8383
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8383
Gr: 3-6
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Perry Varner Educational And Treatment Facility (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Selfield Rd
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Safetynet Academy Minter (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
80 Mel Bailey Drive
Minter, AL 36761
(334) 872-6196
Minter, AL 36761
(334) 872-6196
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dallas County, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dallas County, AL include Je Terry Elementary School, Valley Grande Elementary School and Meadowview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dallas County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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