34 public schools serving approximately 14,904 students, in a county of 108,140 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Houston County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many K-12 schools serve Houston County?
There are 34 public K-12 schools in Houston County, Alabama, with a combined enrollment of about 14,904.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Houston County?
The county's public school system includes 17 elementary, 3 middle, 10 high, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Houston County?
Dothan City is the largest school district in Houston County, serving approximately 8,021 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Houston County?
Houston County has roughly 108,140 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Houston County?
Median household income in Houston County is $58,626, above the Alabama average of $55,552. About 13.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Houston County?
Approximately 23.0% of adults 25 and older in Houston County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Houston County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 68.7% of students in Houston County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Alabama county average of 67.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Houston County schools?
Across Houston County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Houston County?
Houston County residents are approximately 65% White, 5% Hispanic, 27% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Houston County is owner-occupied?
Houston County has about 50,158 housing units, of which roughly 63.8% are owner-occupied.
