For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,073 students in Houston County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Houston County, AL are Rehobeth High School, Houston County High School and Cottonwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Houston County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dothan City Virtual School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Houston County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
| 1,380 students
Rank: #55.
Dothan City Virtual School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1146 South Oates Street
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7444
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7444
Grades: 7-12
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
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
1001 Webb Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Grades: 9
| 528 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
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
Houston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Child Count Only (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
None Provided
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-1397
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-1397
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Child Count Only Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Not Supplied
Dothan, AL 11111
(205) 386-4440
Dothan, AL 11111
(205) 386-4440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
303 Rollins Ave
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1487
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1487
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
1236 S Oates St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1400
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,155 students
900 Sixth Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1483
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1483
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
1665 Honeysuckle Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1420
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1420
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Hope High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1971 Reeves St Suite 21
Dothan, AL 36302
(334) 702-4168
Dothan, AL 36302
(334) 702-4168
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Montana Street Magnet School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1001 Montana St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1475
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1475
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Houston County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Houston County, AL include Rehobeth High School, Houston County High School and Cottonwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Houston County, AL?
10 public high schools are located in Houston County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County, AL?
Houston County, AL public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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