Houston County School District
School District · Dothan, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
13
4 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,971
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
13
4 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,971
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Evaluating Houston County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Houston County 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.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Cottonwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wicksburg Elementary School
Newton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Webb Elementary School
Webb · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#71 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,971
$1,837 vs Alabama median
District size
6,993 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Houston County ranks #71 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Houston County's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cottonwood Elementary School (9.3/10), Wicksburg Elementary School (9.2/10), and Webb Elementary School (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 73% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 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 Houston County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Houston County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottonwood Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Wicksburg Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Webb Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Ashford Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Wicksburg High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Rehobeth Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Houston County High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Rehobeth Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Ashford High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Cottonwood High School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Houston County
Houston County is a Dothan, Alabama school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 6,993 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The district invests $10,971 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Houston County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cottonwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Houston County students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Houston County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Houston County with test data.
Schools in Houston County
13 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Dothan
- Total Enrollment
- 6,993
- Teachers (FTE)
- 388
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Houston County?
Houston County has 13 schools in total — 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Houston County?
The average composite rating for Houston County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Houston County?
Houston County spends $10,971 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Houston County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Houston County is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in Houston County?
Cottonwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Houston County with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Houston County?
Across schools in Houston County with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Houston County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Houston County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 13 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.5%
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Compare Houston County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
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- Madison County (30)
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- Etowah County (24)
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- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
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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