Dothan City School District
- 500 DUSY ST
- DOTHAN, AL 36301
- (334) 794-1407
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 74.5% | 69.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.7% | 2.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,349 | $8,646 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.1 | 15.6 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,098 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 531 | - |
District Test Scores
AHSGE - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.6% | 93.3% | |
| 2009 | 90.9% | 87.6% | |
| 2008 | 72.5% | 72.6% | |
| Language Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.3% | 78.5% | |
| 2009 | 83.3% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 75.5% | 77.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.4% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 84.2% | 85.6% | |
| 2008 | 79.7% | 84.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.6% | 81.8% | |
| 2009 | 80.8% | 81.6% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 81.2% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.5% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 79.3% | 78.9% | |
| 2008 | 63.5% | 72.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 73.9% | 75.8% | |
| 2008 | 74.6% | 81.2% | |
Grade 12 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.9% | 94.0% | |
| Language Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.2% | 91.1% | |
| 2009 | 88.7% | 92.8% | |
| 2008 | 93.1% | 94.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.8% | 94.7% | |
| 2009 | 91.9% | 95.4% | |
| 2008 | 95.5% | 95.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.5% | 93.6% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 94.2% | |
| 2008 | 93.3% | 95.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.5% | 90.5% | |
| 2009 | 82.3% | 91.6% | |
| 2008 | 90.6% | 93.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 87.9% | 93.6% | |
| 2008 | 93.1% | 95.2% | |
ARMT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.8% | 80.1% | |
| 2009 | 82.7% | 79.4% | |
| 2008 | 74.2% | 77.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.8% | 86.6% | |
| 2009 | 88.4% | 85.8% | |
| 2008 | 84.4% | 85.4% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.6% | 81.3% | |
| 2009 | 82.4% | 79.1% | |
| 2008 | 81.7% | 78.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 86.7% | |
| 2009 | 89.9% | 86.5% | |
| 2008 | 86.8% | 86.1% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.7% | 82.6% | |
| 2009 | 77.4% | 79.9% | |
| 2008 | 80.4% | 78.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.9% | 85.6% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 84.7% | |
| 2008 | 86.9% | 84.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.4% | 76.9% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 74.9% | |
| 2008 | 67.8% | 71.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.5% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 86.8% | 86.2% | |
| 2008 | 83.8% | 86.6% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.4% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 62.2% | 65.8% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 61.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.4% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.1% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 79.3% | 79.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.7% | 78.6% | |
| 2009 | 76.5% | 73.8% | |
| 2008 | 67.7% | 68.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.4% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 76.7% | 74.9% | |
| 2008 | 77.2% | 73.9% | |
Source: AL Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,098 | 17.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 16 |
| Kindergarten Students | 806 |
| 1st Grade Students | 824 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 756 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 783 |
| 4th Grade Students | 751 |
| 5th Grade Students | 735 |
| 6th Grade Students | 697 |
| 7th Grade Students | 685 |
| 8th Grade Students | 650 |
| 9th Grade Students | 737 |
| 10th Grade Students | 642 |
| 11th Grade Students | 592 |
| 12th Grade Students | 521 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 135 |
| Hispanic | 276 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 4,943 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,821 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,680 |
| Female | 4,515 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 531 | 17.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 52 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 266 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 213 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 24 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 138 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 24 |
| Elementary | 15 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 19 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 488 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 14 |
| School Administrators | 30 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 70 |
| Student Support Services | 43 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 322 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $89,519,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $24,694,000 | 27.6% |
| Property Tax | $7,575,000 | 8.5% |
| All Other Taxes | $20,000 | 0.02% |
| Cities and Counties | $9,761,000 | 10.9% |
| School Lunch | $1,174,000 | 1.3% |
| District Activity Receipts | $761,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Sales and Services | $247,000 | 0.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $125,000 | 0.1% |
| Sale of Property | $284,000 | 0.3% |
| Interest Earnings | $244,000 | 0.3% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $30,000 | 0.03% |
| Private Contributions | $50,000 | 0.06% |
| Miscellaneous | $4,423,000 | 4.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $53,328,000 | 59.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $44,550,000 | 49.8% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $223,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,345,000 | 1.5% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $39,000 | 0.04% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,709,000 | 1.9% |
| Transportation Programs | $4,048,000 | 4.5% |
| Other Programs | $1,414,000 | 1.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $11,497,000 | 12.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,125,000 | 3.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,236,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $609,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $61,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $14,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $195,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $14,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,935,000 | 3.3% |
| Through State - Other | $21,000 | 0.02% |
| Direct - Other | $2,287,000 | 2.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $84,296,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $50,882,000 | 60.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $28,093,000 | 33.3% |
| Student Support | $4,836,000 | 5.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,931,000 | 4.4% |
| General Administration Support | $1,639,000 | 1.8% |
| School Administration Support | $5,153,000 | 5.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,766,000 | 7.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,981,000 | 4.4% |
| Other Support Services | $1,787,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,321,000 | 6.3% |
| Food Services | $5,321,000 | 5.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 74.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 515 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 25 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 97 | 3.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Dothan City School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 20
- Students: 9,098
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 531
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BEVERLYE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1025 South Beverlye Rd
Dothan, AL Public | 6-8 | 476 | 14.9 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CARVER MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | ||||
1001 Webb Rd
Dothan, AL Public | 6-8 | 453 | 18.9 | ![]() 3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| CHILD COUNT ONLY SCHOOL | ||||
500 Dusy St
Dothan, AL Public | PK-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| CLOVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
303 Rollins Ave
Dothan, AL Public | KG-5 | 355 | 18.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| DOTHAN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1236 South Oates St
Dothan, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,178 | 18.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| DOTHAN TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
3165 Reeves St
Dothan, AL Public | 9-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| GIRARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
522 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL Public | KG-5 | 371 | 23.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| GIRARD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
600 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL Public | 6-8 | 541 | 12.3 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
900 6th Ave
Dothan, AL Public | KG-5 | 420 | 15.0 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
201 Daniel Circle
Dothan, AL Public | KG-5 | 418 | 19.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HIDDEN LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1475 Prevatt Rd
Dothan, AL Public | KG-5 | 594 | 17.0 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1400 South Brannon Stand Rd
Dothan, AL Public | KG-5 | 453 | 18.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HONEYSUCKLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1665 Honeysuckle Rd
Dothan, AL Public | 6-8 | 564 | 18.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| JERRY LEE FAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1901 Stringer St
Dothan, AL Public | PK-5 | 368 | 13.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| KELLY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1124 Kelly Springs Rd
Dothan, AL Public | KG-5 | 392 | 18.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4130 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL Public | KG-5 | 385 | 14.3 | ![]() 5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| MONTANA ACADEMIC MAGNET SCHOOL | ||||
1001 Montana St
Dothan, AL Public | KG-5 | 438 | 16.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3209 Reeves St
Dothan, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,314 | 18.3 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| P.A.S.S. ACADEMY | ||||
201 East Wilson St
Dothan, AL Public | Unknown | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| SELMA STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1501 West Selma St
Dothan, AL Public | KG-5 | 475 | 17.0 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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