ARITON SCHOOL

Ariton School is a Title I public school that is part of the Dale County school district, located in Ariton, AL with about 690 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Ariton School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ariton School, located at 264 Creel Richardson Drive in Ariton, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub within the Dale County School District. As a K-12 institution, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment that spans from elementary education through high school graduation. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Ariton, fostering a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on student development, academic achievement, and extracurricular involvement.

Operating under the oversight of the Dale County Board of Education, Ariton School emphasizes a commitment to preparing students for life beyond the classroom, whether that entails higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. The school is known for its strong community spirit and its dedication to maintaining a safe, structured learning environment. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, board policies, or school-specific programs, the official district website at [www.dalecountyboe.org](http://www.dalecountyboe.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative transparency.

For more information, contact Ariton School at (334) 762-2371 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

264 Creel Richardson Drive
Ariton, AL 36311-0750
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ARITON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ariton, AL with about 690 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dale County
Total Students:
690
Teachers:
37
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 690 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ARITON SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.9%
Black or African American
10.6%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.