Top Rankings
Houston County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,662 students in Houston County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Houston County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
6,662 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Houston County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 89% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 145 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.62
# American Indian Students
19 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
500 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
1,094 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
16%
32%
# White Students
4,864 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
73%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
129 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
152
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
535
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
497
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
470
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
464
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
461
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
473
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
526
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
518
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
552
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
565
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
514
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
474
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
461
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,875 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,560 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,875
$12,938
Spending / Student
$10,560
$12,156
Best Houston County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wicksburg Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: PK-6
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Rehobeth Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5631 County Road 203
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-3838
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 1,145 students
Rank: #33.
Wicksburg High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: 7-12
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Ashford Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Barfield St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 726-5960
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 726-5960
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #55.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Depot St
Webb, AL 36376
(334) 792-5744
Webb, AL 36376
(334) 792-5744
Grades: PK-6
| 454 students
Rank: #66.
Rehobeth Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5631 County Road 203
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-5153
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-5153
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #77.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Grades: PK-6
| 473 students
Rank: #88.
Ashford Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 Church St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 899-5411
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 899-5411
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #99.
Rehobeth High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
373 Malvern Road
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-7002
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-7002
Grades: 9-12
| 729 students
Rank: #1010.
Houston County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Church St
Columbia, AL 36319
(334) 696-2221
Columbia, AL 36319
(334) 696-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
Rank: #1111.
Cottonwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Grades: 7-12
| 357 students
Rank: #1212.
Houston County Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Rank: #1313.
Ashford High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 Church St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 899-5411
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 899-5411
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Alternative School
Alternative School
315 N Foster St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-9295
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-9295
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
662 West Main
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 899-3308
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 899-3308
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Houston County School District?
Houston County School District manages 15 public schools serving 6,662 students.
What is the rank of Houston County School District?
Houston County School District is ranked #27 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County School District?
73% of Houston County School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Houston County School District?
Houston County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Houston County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,560 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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