For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,014 students in Dothan, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Dothan, AL are Rehobeth High School, Dothan High School and Dothan City Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dothan, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Dothan have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Dothan, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dothan City Virtual School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dothan, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rehobeth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
373 Malvern Road
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-7002
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-7002
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
Dothan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3209 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410
Grades: 10-12
| 1,454 students
Rank: #33.
Dothan City Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
323 W Selma Street
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7444
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7444
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carver 9th Grade Academy
Magnet School
1001 Webb Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Grades: 9
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dothan Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3165 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1436
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1436
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
315 N Foster St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-9295
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-9295
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
662 West Main
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 899-3308
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 899-3308
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pass Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
201 E Wilson Street
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-1474
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-1474
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Dothan, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Child Count Only (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
None Provided
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-1397
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-1397
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Child Count Only Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Not Supplied
Dothan, AL 11111
(205) 386-4440
Dothan, AL 11111
(205) 386-4440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
303 Rollins Ave
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1487
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1487
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
1236 S Oates St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1400
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,155 students
900 Sixth Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1483
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1483
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
1665 Honeysuckle Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1420
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1420
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Hope High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1971 Reeves St Suite 21
Dothan, AL 36302
(334) 702-4168
Dothan, AL 36302
(334) 702-4168
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Montana Street Magnet School (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
1001 Montana St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1475
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1475
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dothan, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Dothan, AL include Rehobeth High School, Dothan High School and Dothan City Virtual School.
How many public high schools are located in Dothan?
8 public high schools are located in Dothan.
What is the racial composition of students in Dothan?
Dothan public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dothan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dothan include: Rehobeth High School vs. Dothan High School, Dothan High School vs. Rehobeth High School
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