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#155 of 207 private schools in AL
New Day Academy
School · Dothan, AL
A private school in Dothan, AL serving grades 4th – 12th.
700 E COTTONWOOD RD, Dothan, AL 36301
- 11:1 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Carver 9th Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9 | 2.3 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Houston AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 666 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Day Academy is listed in Dothan, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About New Day Academy
New Day Academy is a private school in Dothan, AL, serving approximately 56 students in grades 4th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Day Academy
What grades does New Day Academy serve?
New Day Academy serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend New Day Academy?
New Day Academy has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Day Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Day Academy is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Day Academy rank in AL?
New Day Academy ranks #155 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is New Day Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Day Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New Day Academy a private school?
Yes, New Day Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is New Day Academy a religious school?
No, New Day Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Houston County
- Phone
- (334) 794-7373
- 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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