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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 2026-27 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,220 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 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
8,220 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
460 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.7%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
60%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
25%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,705 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,599 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$121 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$120 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,705
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,599
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dothan City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
303 Rollins Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1440
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1440
Gr: 3-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 S Brannon Stand Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1459
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1459
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: K-2 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1471
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1471
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Selma Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 W Selma St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1463
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1463
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Kelly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Kelly Springs Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-6565
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-6565
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Dothan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 12% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 10-12 | 1,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Dothan City Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
323 W Selma Street
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7444
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7444
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Beverlye Intermediate School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 S Beverlye Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1432
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1432
Gr: 3-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Girard Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Faine Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Stringer St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1455
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1455
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Dothan 6th Grade Center
(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
Gr: 6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Webb Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Gr: 9 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
1665 Honeysuckle Road
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1420
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1420
Gr: PK | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Dothan Technology Center
Vocational School
3165 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1436
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1436
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pass Academy
Alternative School
323 W Selma Street
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-1474
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-1474
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dothan City School District?
Dothan City School District manages 18 public schools serving 8,220 students.
What is the rank of Dothan City School District?
Dothan City School District is ranked #96 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 25% of students are White, 10% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Dothan City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,599 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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