Top 10 Best Houston County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 12,390 students in Houston County, AL (there are 14 private schools, serving 3,179 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Houston County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Houston County, AL are Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology, Highlands Elementary School and Rehobeth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Houston County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology
Math: 56% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
303 Rollins Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1440
Grades: 3-6
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 S Brannon Stand Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1459
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Rehobeth Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5631 County Road 203
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 1,145 students
Rank: #44.
Hidden Lake Primary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1475 Prevatt Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1491
Grades: K-2
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Rehobeth Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5631 County Road 203
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-5153
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #66.
Heard Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1471
Grades: K-6
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
Webb Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
178 Depot St
Webb, AL 36376
(334) 792-5744
Grades: PK-6
| 454 students
Rank: #88.
Ashford Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Barfield St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 726-5960
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #99.
Rehobeth High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
373 Malvern Road
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-7002
Grades: 9-12
| 729 students
Rank: #1010.
Cottonwood High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Grades: 7-12
| 357 students
Rank: #1111.
Kelly Springs Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 Kelly Springs Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-6565
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #1212.
Selma Street Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 W Selma St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1463
Grades: K-6
| 440 students
Rank: #1313.
Dothan High School
Math: 16% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3209 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410
Grades: 10-12
| 1,380 students
Rank: #1414.
Ashford High School
Math: 9% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
607 Church St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 899-5411
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #1515.
Houston County High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Church St
Columbia, AL 36319
(334) 696-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
Rank: #1616.
Morris Slingluff Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4130 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1479
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Rank: #1717.
Beverlye Intermediate School
Math: 6% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 S Beverlye Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1432
Grades: 3-6
| 463 students
Rank: #1818.
Girard Primary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
522 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1467
Grades: K-2
| 329 students
Rank: #1919.
Faine Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Stringer St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1455
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
Rank: #2020.
Girard Intermediate School
Math: 2% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1426
Grades: 3-6
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ashford Middle School
607 Church St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 899-5411
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Webb Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Grades: 9
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Grades: PK-6
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
1665 Honeysuckle Road
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1420
Grades: PK
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
1146 South Oates Street
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
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Alternative School
Alternative School
315 N Foster St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-9295
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
662 West Main
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 899-3308
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pass Academy
Alternative School
201 E Wilson Street
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-1474
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Houston County, AL

Houston County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
None Provided
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-1397
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Not Supplied
Dothan, AL 11111
(205) 386-4440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
303 Rollins Ave
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1487
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
1236 S Oates St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,155 students
900 Sixth Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1483
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
1665 Honeysuckle Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1420
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
1971 Reeves St Suite 21
Dothan, AL 36302
(334) 702-4168
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1001 Montana St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1475
Grades: K-5
| 491 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Houston County, AL?
How many public schools are located in Houston County, AL?
29 public schools are located in Houston County, AL.
What percentage of students in Houston County, AL go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Houston County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County, AL?
Houston County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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