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Houston County

Alabama · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Alabama, 35 sit inside Houston County, collectively enrolling roughly 15,127 students (16 elementary, 5 middle, and 11 high).

7-year change in Houston County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
15,127
-436 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
30
+4 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
46%
was 52%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
40%
was 40%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
35
3 districts
Enrollment
15,127
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,626
Above Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.4%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
16
7,326 students
Middle
5
2,797 students
High
11
4,758 students
Combined / other
3
246 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dothan City
8,220 students · 3 districts in Houston County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

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".

County residents
White
65%
Hispanic
5%
Black
27%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
46%
Hispanic
9%
Black
40%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.9% under 18

Test scores in Houston County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 27 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.

See all 27 schools in Houston County ranked by score →

All schools (35)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Dothan High SchoolDothanHigh10-121,588·
Dothan Preparatory AcademyDothanMiddle07-081,034·
Rehobeth High SchoolDothanHigh09-12786·
Rehobeth Primary SchoolDothanElementaryPK-03761·
Ashford Elementary SchoolAshfordElementaryPK-05668·
Wicksburg Elementary SchoolNewtonElementaryPK-06636·
Rehobeth Elementary SchoolRehobethMiddle04-06590·
Carver 9th Grade AcademyDothanHigh09-09583·
Kelly Springs Elementary SchoolDothanElementaryKG-05516·
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolCottonwoodElementaryPK-06502·
Highlands Elementary SchoolDothanElementaryKG-05501·
Hidden Lake Primary SchoolDothanElementaryKG-02476·
Wicksburg High SchoolNewtonHigh07-12461·
Dothan 6th Grade CenterDothanMiddle06-06449·
Carver School of Mathematics Science and TechnologyDothanElementary03-06429·
Selma Street Elementary SchoolDothanElementaryKG-05421·
Webb Elementary SchoolWebbElementaryPK-06419·
Ashford High SchoolAshfordHigh09-12413·
Rehobeth Middle SchoolRehobethMiddle07-08408·
Heard Elementary SchoolDothanElementaryKG-05389·
Morris Slingluff Elementary SchoolDothanElementaryKG-05381·
Girard Elementary SchoolDothanElementaryKG-05380·
Cottonwood High SchoolCottonwoodHigh07-12379·
Beverlye Intermediate SchoolDothanElementary03-05338·
Faine Elementary SchoolDothanElementaryPK-05326·
Houston County High SchoolColumbiaHigh07-12322·
Ashford Middle SchoolAshfordMiddle06-08316·
Houston County Virtual AcademyNewtonCombined03-12246·
Dothan City Virtual SchoolDothanHigh07-12226·
Dothan City Early Education CenterDothanElementaryPK-PK183·
Barnabas School of LeadershipDothanCombinedM-M··
Dothan Technology CenterDothanHigh10-12··
Houston County Alternative SchoolDothanCombinedKG-12··
Houston County Area Vocational CenterDothanHigh09-12··
PASS AcademyDothanHigh07-12··

Cities in Houston County

Dothan23 schoolsAshford3 schoolsNewton3 schoolsCottonwood2 schoolsRehobeth2 schoolsColumbia1 schoolWebb1 school

About Houston County

Across the middle-population Alabama county of Houston County of about 108,140 residents, the public-school footprint covers 35 schools and about 15,127 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,626 a year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 6% higher than the Alabama median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Houston County consists of 16 elementary schools (7,326 students), 5 middle schools (2,797), 11 high schools (4,758), and 3 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Houston County is Dothan City, which alone enrolls about 8,220 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Houston County has fell 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 15,563 students to 15,127. Houston County now counts 30 public schools, up from 26 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 52% to 46% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Houston County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Houston County?
There are 35 public K-12 schools in Houston County, Alabama, with a combined enrollment of about 15,127.
How many high schools are in Houston County?
Houston County, Alabama has 11 public high schools, serving approximately 4,758 students.
How many middle schools are in Houston County?
Houston County, Alabama has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,797 students.
How many elementary schools are in Houston County?
Houston County, Alabama has 16 public elementary schools, serving approximately 7,326 students.
What is the largest school district in Houston County?
Dothan City is the largest school district in Houston County, serving approximately 8,220 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 63.4% 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 60.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Houston County schools?
Across Houston County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.1 to 1.

Houston County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data