Kate D Smith Dar High School, a public high school in Grant, Alabama, served grades 9–12 with 397 students and a 17:1 student–teacher ratio as of 2023.
The school's graduation rate ranked in the top 5% statewide at 95%, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%.
Math proficiency ranged from 10% to 14%, lower than the state average of around 30%, while reading and science proficiency were approximately equal to state averages at 40%–44%.
Minority enrollment was 9% with a predominantly White student body (362 out of 397), and free or reduced–price lunch eligibility remained steady at about 33% in recent years.
From 2012 to 2023, overall state rankings declined from #433 to #815, reflecting weakening relative performance despite stable enrollment near 400 students.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kate D Smith Dar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kate D Smith Dar High School's student population of 397 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
Campus Size
240 acres
School Motto
Gem of Gunter Mountain
School Rankings
Kate D Smith Dar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kate D Smith Dar High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
91%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kate D Smith Dar High School's ranking?
Kate D Smith Dar High School is ranked #815 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Kate D Smith Dar High School often compared to?
Kate D Smith Dar High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guntersville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kate D Smith Dar High School?
The graduation rate of Kate D Smith Dar High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kate D Smith Dar High School?
397 students attend Kate D Smith Dar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kate D Smith Dar High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kate D Smith Dar High School?
Kate D Smith Dar High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kate D Smith Dar High School offer ?
Kate D Smith Dar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kate D Smith Dar High School part of?
Kate D Smith Dar High School is part of Marshall County School District.
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