Dallas County had 359 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 81.6% of the 440 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the county decreased compared to the previous school year, when 403 students were considered prepared for college.
Across Dallas County, Southside High School stood out, with almost 91.7% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Keith Middle-High School ranked last, with only 65.7% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the county varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 47% of Black or African American students were considered ready for college, only 29.5% white students achieved the same status. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Dallas County had an overall graduation rate of 35%.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | 157 | 91.7% |
| Selma High School | 184 | 81% |
| Southside High School | 64 | 67.2% |
| Keith Middle-High School | 35 | 65.7% |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
