Top Ranked Dallas County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Cathedral Academy

Gr: PK-11 | 76 students

Episcopal

1204 Highland Ave

Selma, AL 36703

(334) 872-9997

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John T Morgan Academy

Gr: K-12 | 349 students

Avg. class size: 17 students

Sports: 10

2901 West Dallas Ave

Selma, AL 36701

(334) 875-4464

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Ellwood Christian Academy

Gr: 1-12 | 115 students

Christian

1 Bell Road

Selma, AL 36701

(334) 877-1581

(1)

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Meadowview Christian School

Gr: PK-12 | 262 students

Christian

1512 Old Orrville Rd

Selma, AL 36701

(334) 872-8448

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

55 Teachers

5,254 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Dallas County Average	Alabama (AL) Average	National Average
2025	15:1	11:1	10:1
2024	15:1	11:1	10:1
2023	13:1	11:1	10:1
2022	12:1	11:1	10:1
2021	12:1	11:1	10:1
2020	12:1	11:1	10:1
2019	12:1	12:1	10:1
2018	12:1	11:1	10:1
2017	13:1	11:1	10:1
2016	13:1	11:1	10:1
2015	13:1	11:1	10:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

15%

59%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Dallas County Average	Alabama (AL) Average	National Average
2025	15%	58%	57%
2024	15%	57%	57%
2023	15%	55%	57%
2022	15%	55%	56%
2021	15%	54%	56%
2020	15%	53%	56%
2019	15%	49%	55%
2018	15%	50%	55%
2017	15%	50%	55%
2016	15%	49%	54%
2015	15%	49%	54%

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Average Class Size

17 students

15 students

Average Number of AP Courses

15 courses

10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate

100%

90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57

0.49

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Dallas County Average	Alabama (AL) Average	National Average
2025	0.57	0.49	0.61
2024	0.57	0.48	0.60
2023	0.56	0.47	0.60
2022	0.64	0.50	0.58
2021	0.64	0.49	0.57
2020	0.64	0.48	0.57
2019	0.59	0.50	0.56
2018	0.59	0.50	0.55
2017	0.52	0.46	0.54
2016	0.52	0.45	0.54
2015	0.62	0.45	0.53

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# American Indian Students

n/a

135 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

5 Students

986 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dallas County Average	Alabama (AL) Average	National Average
2025	1%	2%	5%
2024	1%	3%	6%
2023	2%	2%	6%
2022	1%	2%	5%
2021	1%	2%	5%
2020	1%	2%	5%
2017	1%	2%	4%
2016	1%	2%	4%
2015	1%	2%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

6 Students

1,235 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dallas County Average	Alabama (AL) Average	National Average
2025	1%	2%	9%
2024	1%	2%	9%
2022	1%	2%	8%
2021	1%	2%	8%
2020	1%	2%	8%
2017	1%	1%	7%
2016	1%	1%	8%
2015	1%	1%	8%

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# Black Students

143 Students

6,270 Students

% Black Students

18%

11%

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dallas County Average	Alabama (AL) Average	National Average
2025	18%	11%	8%
2024	18%	11%	8%
2023	23%	11%	8%
2022	46%	11%	8%
2021	46%	11%	8%
2020	46%	11%	8%
2019	57%	11%	8%
2018	57%	11%	8%
2017	16%	11%	8%
2016	16%	11%	8%
2015	32%	11%	9%

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# White Students

486 Students

40,378 Students

% White Students

60%

69%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dallas County Average	Alabama (AL) Average	National Average
2025	61%	69%	59%
2024	61%	70%	60%
2023	61%	71%	60%
2022	36%	68%	62%
2021	36%	69%	63%
2020	36%	70%	64%
2019	27%	68%	64%
2018	27%	68%	65%
2017	66%	71%	66%
2016	66%	72%	66%
2015	51%	72%	66%

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# Hawaiian Students

n/a

49 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

162 Students

9,124 Students

% of Others Students

20%

16%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dallas County Average	Alabama (AL) Average	National Average
2025	19%	16%	17%
2024	19%	14%	15%
2023	14%	14%	16%
2022	16%	17%	16%
2021	16%	16%	15%
2020	16%	15%	14%
2019	16%	18%	14%
2018	16%	18%	13%
2017	16%	15%	14%
2016	16%	14%	13%
2015	15%	14%	12%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports

10 sports

9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Dallas County, AL?

The private high schools in Dallas County, AL include Cathedral Academy and John T Morgan Academy.

How many private high schools are located in Dallas County?

4 private high schools are located in Dallas County.

What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Dallas County?

75% of private high schools in Dallas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Which private high schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private high schools in Dallas County include: Meadowview Christian School vs. John T Morgan Academy, John T Morgan Academy vs. Meadowview Christian School, Ellwood Christian Academy vs. Meadowview Christian School

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Year	Dallas County Average	Alabama (AL) Average	National Average
2025	201	255	253
2024	201	244	245
2023	203	243	247
2022	223	261	257
2021	223	259	249
2020	223	247	235
2019	252	260	242
2018	252	261	238
2017	287	254	246
2016	287	253	241
2015	248	231	220

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Top Ranked Dallas County Private High Schools (2026-27)

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Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Academics and Faculty:

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score Trends

Asian Student Percentage Trends

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

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Top Ranked Dallas County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Academics and Faculty:

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score Trends

Asian Student Percentage Trends

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions