Public schools in Dothan, AL
22 open public schools with an address in Dothan, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,767
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Dothan public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Dothan, AL: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,767 students, an average of 543 per school. The largest campus is Dothan High School (1,588 students), and the largest elementary school is Rehobeth Primary School (761).
Dothan City operates the most schools here (18), and 2 regular districts have at least one Dothan campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Dothan
Elementary schools in Dothan
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverlye Intermediate School Dothan City | 03–05 | 338 | 21.1:1 | |
| Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology Dothan City | 03–06 | 429 | 20.4:1 | |
| Faine Elementary School Dothan City | PK–05 | 326 | 14.8:1 | |
| Girard Elementary School Dothan City | KG–05 | 380 | 16.5:1 | |
| Heard Elementary School Dothan City | KG–05 | 389 | 18.5:1 | |
| Hidden Lake Primary School Dothan City | KG–02 | 476 | 17:1 | |
| Highlands Elementary School Dothan City | KG–05 | 501 | 15.2:1 | |
| Kelly Springs Elementary School Dothan City | KG–05 | 516 | 17.2:1 | |
| Morris Slingluff Elementary School Dothan City | KG–05 | 381 | 18.1:1 | |
| Rehobeth Primary School Houston County | PK–03 | 761 | 15.9:1 | |
| Selma Street Elementary School Dothan City | KG–05 | 421 | 20:1 |
Middle schools in Dothan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan 6th Grade Center Dothan City | 06–06 | 449 | 19.5:1 | |
| Dothan Preparatory Academy Dothan City | 07–08 | 1,034 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in Dothan
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan City Virtual School Dothan City · Virtual | 07–12 | 226 | 14.1:1 | |
| Dothan High School Dothan City | 10–12 | 1,588 | 18.9:1 | |
| Dothan Technology Center Dothan City · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | — | — | |
| Houston County Area Vocational Center Houston County · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| PASS Academy Dothan City · Alternative School | 07–12 | — | — | |
| Rehobeth High School Houston County | 09–12 | 786 | 20.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Dothan
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver 9th Grade Academy Dothan City | 09–09 | 583 | 17.1:1 | |
| Dothan City Early Education Center Dothan City | PK–PK | 183 | 16.6:1 | |
| Houston County Alternative School Houston County · Alternative School | KG–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.2%
- Hispanic10%
- Black52.3%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Dothan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,767 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Dothan
How many public schools are in Dothan, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Dothan: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 9,767 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Dothan?
Schools with an address in Dothan belong to 2 education agencies, led by Dothan City (18 schools), Houston County (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Dothan?
Dothan High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Dothan, with 1,588 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Dothan?
No school with an address in Dothan is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Dothan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Dothan public schools is 17.7:1, similar to the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Dothan guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities