District Overview
Headquartered at 202 S Hwy 123 Suite E in Ozark, Alabama, the Dale County School District serves as an essential educational anchor for the surrounding community. Operating as a active, non-charter public school system, the district manages nine operational schools that offer a complete continuum of learning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Set within a distant rural landscape in the greater Ozark metropolitan area, the district fosters an inclusive academic environment for 3,376 enrolled students. Its student body reflects the broader region, comprising 2,283 White, 665 Black, 214 Hispanic, and 158 multiracial students, alongside smaller populations of Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander learners.

To support academic achievement and student well-being, Dale County maintains a robust workforce totaling nearly 688 full-time equivalent personnel. The core instructional infrastructure is anchored by approximately 362 full-time equivalent teachers, yielding an attentive student-to-teacher environment that is further strengthened by nearly 34 instructional aides. Additionally, a dedicated team of over 291 support staff members handles administrative, operational, and student care needs across all campuses. Families, educators, and researchers looking to learn more about the district's offerings can visit their official website at www.dalecountyboe.org or contact the central office directly at (334) 774-2355.
9
Total Schools
3,376
Total Students
362.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dale County
Demographic Student Count
White2,283
Hispanic214
Black665
Asian38
Two or More158
American Indian13
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    2,283 (67.6%)
  • Black
    665 (19.7%)
  • Hispanic
    214 (6.3%)
  • Two or More
    158 (4.7%)
  • Asian
    38 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    13 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dale County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High4
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:3,376*
Teachers (FTE):362.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.3
Schools in Dale County
Found 9 Schools