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Kelly Springs Elementary School vs. Highlands Elementary School

Should you attend Kelly Springs Elementary School or Highlands Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kelly Springs Elementary School
1124 Kelly Springs Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Highlands Elementary School
1400 S Brannon Stand Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Kelly Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Highlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Kelly Springs Elementary School, a Dothan City public school serving grades K–6 in Alabama, ranked #777 statewide in 2023, declining from #324 in 2012 and #419 in 2017.
Math proficiency was 19% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a decline from 41% in 2019; reading proficiency was 39%, also lower than the state average of 47%, decreasing from 49% in 2019.
Minority enrollment reached 79% with total enrollment stable at 533 students in 2023; free lunch eligibility increased from 51% in 2017 to 72% in 2023, indicating rising socioeconomic need.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023 with 32 teachers serving 533 students, reflecting moderate class sizes typical for a Union County NJ high school setting.
Science proficiency ranged from 15% to 19% in recent years, substantially lower than Alabama's 38% state average for 2022, consistent with bottom 50% overall testing rankings.
Highlands Elementary School, a Dothan City public school serving grades K–6, ranked #154 in Alabama in 2023, down from its peak #38 in 2013 but maintaining a position in the top 20% overall statewide.
Math proficiency was 49% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, though down from a high of 97% in 2013; reading proficiency remained strong at 70%, significantly higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 50% to 54% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 38%, reflecting consistent above–average academic performance in STEM areas for this Union County NJ high school.
Enrollment grew from 514 students in 2022 to 601 in 2024, with minority enrollment steady at about 36% and 43% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating stable socioeconomic demographics over time.
The student–teacher ratio increased to 21:1 in 2024 from 18:1 in 2022, with 29 total teachers serving a growing student body in this New Jersey high school.
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
533 students
601 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kelly Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kelly Springs Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highlands Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kelly Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Springs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dothan City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dothan City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#777 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#154 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kelly Springs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highlands Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
49%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kelly Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dothan City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dothan City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kelly Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dothan City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dothan City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kelly Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dothan City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dothan City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kelly Springs Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Highlands Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
55
93
Grade 1 Students
97
108
Grade 2 Students
92
93
Grade 3 Students
72
83
Grade 4 Students
73
76
Grade 5 Students
85
72
Grade 6 Students
59
76

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kelly Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kelly Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kelly Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
53%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kelly Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kelly Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kelly Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.65
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kelly Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dothan City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dothan City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kelly Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dothan City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dothan City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kelly Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dothan City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dothan City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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