At a glance
Reported students
449
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
425
Dothan 6th Grade Center: 449 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 318
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Dothan 6th Grade Center
Dothan 6th Grade Center is a public middle school serving grades 06–06 in Dothan. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Dothan City. NCES reports 449 students for 2024–25.
Among 262 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 449.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, close to the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (68.2%) and White (17.1%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dothan 6th Grade Center
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.1%
- Hispanic10.5%
- Black68.2%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dothan City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dothan Preparatory Academy
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,034 reported students
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
Elementary · Grades 03–06
429 reported students
Hidden Lake Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
476 reported students
Selma Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
421 reported students
Highlands Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
501 reported students
Heard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
389 reported students
Public schools near Dothan 6th Grade Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girard Elementary School Elementary · Dothan City | KG–05 | 380 | 0.1 mi |
| Dothan Preparatory Academy Middle · Dothan City | 07–08 | 1,034 | 2.8 mi |
| Rehobeth Elementary School Middle · Houston County | 04–06 | 590 | 8.1 mi |
| Rehobeth Middle School Middle · Houston County | 07–08 | 408 | 8.7 mi |
| South Dale Middle School Middle · Dale County | 05–08 | 412 | 9.1 mi |
| Headland Middle School Middle · Henry County | 06–09 | 580 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dothan 6th Grade Center
What grades does Dothan 6th Grade Center serve?
Dothan 6th Grade Center reports grades 06–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Dothan City.
How many students attend Dothan 6th Grade Center?
Dothan 6th Grade Center reported 449 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 262 Alabama middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 318 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dothan 6th Grade Center?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 449 students and 23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dothan 6th Grade Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dothan 6th Grade Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dothan City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dothan 6th Grade Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dothan 6th Grade Center in?
Dothan 6th Grade Center is part of Dothan City, based in Dothan, AL, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dothan 6th Grade Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Girard Elementary School (0.1 mi), Dothan Preparatory Academy (2.8 mi), Rehobeth Elementary School (8.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.