For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,000 students in Houston County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Houston County, AL are Rehobeth Middle School, Ashford Middle School and Houston County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Houston County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #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: 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
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 middle schools in Houston County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Houston County, AL include Rehobeth Middle School, Ashford Middle School and Houston County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Houston County, AL?
6 public middle schools are located in Houston County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County, AL?
Houston County, AL public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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