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Dothan City

Alabama · Public School District
18
Schools
8,021
Students
$14,925
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
75.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+23pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Dothan City is a public school district in Alabama serving 8,021 students across 18 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,925 is near the national average for a US public school district. 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dothan Preparatory Academy07–081,133
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dothan City Virtual School07–12229
Dothan High School10–121,454
Dothan Technology Center10–120
PASS Academy07–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carver 9th Grade Academy09–09543
Dothan City Early Education CenterPK–PK168
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,925Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
22%
State
53.0%
Local (property tax)
21.5%
Federal
25.5%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (22%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
8,021
Students
76%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
76% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dothan City?
Dothan City has 18 public schools, serving a total of 8,021 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dothan City?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dothan City spend per student?
Dothan City spends $14,925 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dothan City?
76% of students in Dothan City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dothan City?
No, Dothan City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dothan City serve?
Dothan City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dothan City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dothan City is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.