Dale County High School

11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350

www.dalecountyboe.org

417 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dale County High School, located in Midland City, Alabama, serves as a primary secondary educational institution within the Dale County School District. As a public high school, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in the surrounding community, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school maintains a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and character development.

As part of the broader Dale County Board of Education system, the school operates with a focus on district-wide standards and educational excellence. Its location on County Road 59 serves as a central hub for students in the region, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic resources designed to engage students outside of the traditional classroom. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative contact, the district’s official website provides centralized access to these resources.

417

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dale County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	21
Black	128
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
252 (60.4 %)
Black
128 (30.7 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.0 %)
Two or More
11 (2.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dale County
Phone:	(334)983-3541
Website:	http://www.dalecountyboe.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 113

Grade 10 103

Grade 11 113

Grade 12 88