For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,733 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 26% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Houston County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rehobeth Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5631 County Road 203
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-5153
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-5153
Gr: 7-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Ashford Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 Church St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 899-5411
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 899-5411
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Houston County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Church St
Columbia, AL 36319
(334) 696-2221
Columbia, AL 36319
(334) 696-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Cottonwood High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
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: 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
Gr: K-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
Houston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Child Count Only (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
None Provided
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-1397
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-1397
Gr: PK-12
Child Count Only Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Not Supplied
Dothan, AL 11111
(205) 386-4440
Dothan, AL 11111
(205) 386-4440
Gr: 9-12
303 Rollins Ave
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1487
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1487
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1236 S Oates St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1400
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
900 Sixth Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1483
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1483
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1665 Honeysuckle Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1420
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1420
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Hope High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1971 Reeves St Suite 21
Dothan, AL 36302
(334) 702-4168
Dothan, AL 36302
(334) 702-4168
Gr: 9-12
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
Montana Street Magnet School (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
1001 Montana St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1475
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1475
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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?
7 public middle schools are located in Houston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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