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Dothan City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,035 students in Dothan City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Dothan City School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
8,035 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
471 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dothan City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
60%
32%
% White
26%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,388 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,363 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,388
$13,006
Spending / Student
$13,363
$12,220
Best Dothan City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
303 Rollins Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1440
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1440
Grades: 3-6
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 S Brannon Stand Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1459
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1459
Grades: K-6
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Hidden Lake Primary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1475 Prevatt Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1491
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1491
Grades: K-2
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1471
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1471
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Kelly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Kelly Springs Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-6565
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-6565
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: #66.
Dothan High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3209 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410
Grades: 10-12
| 1,459 students
Rank: #77.
Selma Street Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 W Selma St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1463
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1463
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Rank: #88.
Dothan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1236 South Oates Street
Fort Davis, AL 36031
(334) 794-1400
Fort Davis, AL 36031
(334) 794-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #99.
Beverlye Intermediate School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 S Beverlye Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1432
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1432
Grades: 3-6
| 391 students
Rank: #1010.
Dothan City Virtual School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
323 W Selma Street
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7444
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7444
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
Rank: #1111.
Morris Slingluff Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4130 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1479
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1479
Grades: K-6
| 291 students
Rank: #1212.
Girard Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
522 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1467
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1467
Grades: K-2
| 363 students
Rank: #1313.
Girard Intermediate School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1426
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1426
Grades: 3-6
| 312 students
Rank: #1414.
Faine Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Stringer St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1455
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1455
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Webb Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Grades: 9
| 574 students
Rank: n/an/a
1665 Honeysuckle Road
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1420
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1420
Grades: PK
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dothan Technology Center
Vocational School
3165 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1436
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1436
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pass Academy
Alternative School
323 W Selma Street
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-1474
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-1474
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dothan City School District?
Dothan City School District manages 18 public schools serving 8,035 students.
What is the rank of Dothan City School District?
Dothan City School District is ranked #94 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dothan City School District?
60% of Dothan City School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dothan City School District?
Dothan City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Dothan City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,363 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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