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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 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,130 students in Dothan City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
8,130 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
392 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Dothan City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.62
# American Indian Students
18 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
153 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
612 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
4,898 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
60%
32%
# White Students
2,288 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
28%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
179
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
683
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
717
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
627
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
625
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
635
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
593
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
659
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
666
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
571
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
592
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
554
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
502
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
527
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,232 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,207 is higher than the state median of $12,150. 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
$13,232
$12,931
Spending / Student
$13,207
$12,150
Best Dothan City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology
(Math: 56% | 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
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 54% | 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
| 514 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
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1471
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1471
Grades: K-6
| 320 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dothan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1236 South Oates Street
Fort Davis, AL 36031
(334) 794-1400
Fort Davis, AL 36031
(334) 794-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 1,081 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kelly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
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
| 513 students
Rank: #77.
Selma Street Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
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
| 440 students
Rank: #88.
Dothan High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3209 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410
Grades: 10-12
| 1,380 students
Rank: #99.
Morris Slingluff Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4130 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1479
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1479
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Rank: #1010.
Beverlye Intermediate School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 S Beverlye Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1432
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1432
Grades: 3-6
| 463 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 329 students
Rank: #1212.
Faine Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Stringer St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1455
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1455
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
Rank: #1313.
Girard Intermediate School
(Math: 2% | 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
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Webb Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Grades: 9
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
1665 Honeysuckle Road
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1420
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1420
Grades: PK
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
1146 South Oates Street
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7444
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7444
Grades: 7-12
| 423 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
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pass Academy
Alternative School
201 E Wilson Street
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-1474
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-1474
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dothan City School District?
Dothan City School District manages 18 public schools serving 8,130 students.
What is the rank of Dothan City School District?
Dothan City School District is ranked #79 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dothan City School District?
Dothan City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Dothan City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,207 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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