There were 2,002 Black or African American students enrolled in Dale County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 0.4% more than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 32.4% of the 6,175 students in Dale County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second most represented ethnicity.
Among the three districts in the county, Ozark City School District recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 1,021 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Dale County.
Alabama ranks 50th among U.S. states for public education, according to the 2024 World Population Review, placing as the second worst in overall school performance—just above Arizona, which ranked last. The ranking reflects weak outcomes across K-12 performance, school funding, higher education quality, and safety, with particularly poor marks for test scores, graduation rates, and school resources.
| District Name | % of Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Dale County School District | 19.7% | 3,191 |
| Daleville City School District | 32.1% | 1,098 |
| Ozark City School District | 54.1% | 1,886 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
