Dothan City School District
School District · Dothan, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,149
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,149
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Dothan City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dothan City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
Dothan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Highlands Elementary School
Dothan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hidden Lake Primary School
Dothan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#115 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,149
+$1,341 vs Alabama median
District size
8,035 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Dothan City ranks #115 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Dothan City's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology (8.8/10), Highlands Elementary School (8.0/10), and Hidden Lake Primary School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 87% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Dothan City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Dothan City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Highlands Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Hidden Lake Primary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Selma Street Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Dothan Preparatory Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Kelly Springs Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Heard Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Morris Slingluff Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Beverlye Intermediate School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Girard Intermediate School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dothan City
Dothan City is a Dothan, Alabama school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 8,035 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $14,149 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Dothan City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Dothan City students show an average math proficiency of 52.9% and ELA proficiency of 57.7%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Dothan City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dothan City with test data.
Schools in Dothan City
16 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Dothan
- Total Enrollment
- 8,035
- Teachers (FTE)
- 470
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dothan City?
Dothan City has 16 schools in total — 11 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dothan City?
The average composite rating for Dothan City is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dothan City?
Dothan City spends $14,149 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dothan City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dothan City is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dothan City?
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology is the highest-rated school in Dothan City with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Dothan City?
Across schools in Dothan City with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dothan City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Dothan City has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.7%
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Compare Dothan City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
- Houston County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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