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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Houston County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 12,663 students in Houston County, AL (there are 13 private schools, serving 3,121 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Houston County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Houston County, AL are Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology, Highlands Elementary School and Rehobeth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Houston County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
303 Rollins Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1440
Gr: 3-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 S Brannon Stand Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1459
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Rehobeth Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5631 County Road 203
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-3838
Gr: 4-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Ashford Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Barfield St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 726-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
178 Depot St
Webb, AL 36376
(334) 792-5744
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Hidden Lake Primary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1475 Prevatt Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1491
Gr: K-2 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Rehobeth Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5631 County Road 203
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-5153
Gr: 7-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Ashford Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
607 Church St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 899-5411
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1471
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Rehobeth High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
373 Malvern Road
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-7002
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Selma Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 W Selma St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1463
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Kelly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 Kelly Springs Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-6565
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Houston County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Church St
Columbia, AL 36319
(334) 696-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Cottonwood High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Dothan High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3209 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410
Gr: 10-12 | 1,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Ashford High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
607 Church St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 899-5411
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1818.
Dothan City Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
323 W Selma Street
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7444
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1919.
Beverlye Intermediate School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 S Beverlye Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1432
Gr: 3-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Morris Slingluff Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4130 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1479
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Girard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
522 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1467
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Faine Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Stringer St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1455
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Dothan 6th Grade Center
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1426
Gr: 6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Carver 9th Grade Academy
1001 Webb Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Gr: 9 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Dothan City Early Education Center
1665 Honeysuckle Road
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1420
Gr: PK | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Dothan Technology Center
Vocational School
3165 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1436
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Alternative School
Alternative School
315 N Foster St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-9295
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
662 West Main
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 899-3308
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pass Academy
Alternative School
323 W Selma Street
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-1474
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rehobeth Primary School
5525 County Road 203
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-5153
Gr: PK-3 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Houston County, AL?
How many public schools are located in Houston County?
31 public schools are located in Houston County.
What percentage of students in Houston County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Houston County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Houston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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