Dale County High School vs Straughn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dale County High School
Midland City · Public high · Grades 9–12
437 students
Straughn High School
Andalusia · Public high · Grades 9–12
433 students
| Measure | Dale County High School Midland City, Alabama | Straughn High School Andalusia, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 304 | #70 of 304 |
| National rank | #12277 of 16,910 | #7658 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 437 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Midland City | Andalusia |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Straughn High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 34.6).
- •Straughn High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Straughn High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Straughn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 59%).
- •Straughn High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.0).
- •Dale County High School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 433.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dale County High School better than Straughn High School?
On the Success Index (US), Straughn High School ranks higher (52.8 vs 34.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dale County High School and Straughn High School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Midland City and Andalusia in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dale County High School: 437. Straughn High School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dale County High School and Straughn High School rank in Alabama?
Dale County High School is 185th of 304 and Straughn High School is 70th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).