Very Good
#46 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 22% of private schools
Bethel Christian Academy
School · Dothan, AL
A private school in Dothan, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3257 E COTTONWOOD RD, Dothan, AL 36301
- 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,702/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,124
Median home value
$156,100
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Day AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 4–12 | 2.4 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Houston County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Carver 9th Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9 | 4.3 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Dothan City Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 4.8 mi | 208 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bethel Christian Academy is listed in Dothan, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bethel Christian Academy
Bethel Christian Academy is a private school in Dothan, AL, serving approximately 101 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethel Christian Academy
What grades does Bethel Christian Academy serve?
Bethel Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Bethel Christian Academy?
Bethel Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Christian Academy is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bethel Christian Academy rank in AL?
Bethel Christian Academy ranks #46 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Bethel Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethel Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bethel Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Bethel Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bethel Christian Academy a religious school?
Bethel Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Houston County
- Phone
- (334) 671-1567
- Area population (ZIP 36301)
- 38,627
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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