Below Average
#190 of 207 private schools in AL
Northside Methodist Church & Academy
School · Dothan, AL
A private school in Dothan, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2600 REDMOND RD, Dothan, AL 36303
- 12.7:1 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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Where Northside Methodist Church & Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,702/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dothan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,006
Median home value
$175,600
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36303; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Houston County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Carver 9th Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9 | 3.9 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Dothan City Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 4.0 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.
Northside Methodist Church & Academy is listed in Dothan, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Northside Methodist Church & Academy
Northside Methodist Church & Academy is a private school in Dothan, AL, serving approximately 621 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside Methodist Church & Academy
What grades does Northside Methodist Church & Academy serve?
Northside Methodist Church & Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Northside Methodist Church & Academy?
Northside Methodist Church & Academy has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Methodist Church & Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Methodist Church & Academy is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Northside Methodist Church & Academy rank in AL?
Northside Methodist Church & Academy ranks #190 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Northside Methodist Church & Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside Methodist Church & Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Northside Methodist Church & Academy a private school?
Yes, Northside Methodist Church & Academy is a private coeducational school with a Methodist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Northside Methodist Church & Academy a religious school?
Northside Methodist Church & Academy has a Methodist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 621
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Methodist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Houston County
- Phone
- (334) 794-7273
- Area population (ZIP 36303)
- 30,388
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 36303; 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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