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Selma High School vs. Dallas County High School

Should you attend Selma High School or Dallas County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Selma High School
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Dallas County High School
335 5th Ave
Plantersville, AL 36758
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Selma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 687 students in grades 9-12, Selma High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Dallas County High School ranked #971 in Alabama in 2023, improving slightly from #945 in 2022 but showing fluctuation since 2010 when it ranked #866.
Math proficiency at Dallas County High School was 10–14% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 25–29%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
The school's minority enrollment was 76% in 2023, with a total enrollment decline from 609 students in 2018 to 373 currently, and free/reduced lunch eligibility increased to about 71%.
Served grades 9–12 with 373 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, reflecting a decline in enrollment and teaching staff since 2018.
Graduation rates ranged between 90–94% from 2019 to 2023, consistently higher than the Alabama state average of approximately 88%.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
687 students
373 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Selma High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dallas County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Selma High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dallas County High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Selma High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dallas County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Selma High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Selma City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dallas County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dallas County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1194 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#971 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Selma High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dallas County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Selma High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Selma City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallas County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dallas County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Selma High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Selma City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallas County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dallas County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Selma High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Selma City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallas County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dallas County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Selma High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Selma City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dallas County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dallas County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Selma High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dallas County High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
173
103
Grade 10 Students
189
105
Grade 11 Students
176
72
Grade 12 Students
149
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Selma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Selma City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dallas County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dallas County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dallas County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dallas County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
97%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Selma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Selma City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dallas County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dallas County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Selma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Selma City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dallas County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dallas County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dallas County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dallas County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Selma High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Selma City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dallas County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dallas County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Selma High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Selma City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dallas County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dallas County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Selma High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Selma City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dallas County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dallas County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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