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Dothan City Schools

  • Dothan, AL
  • 13 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      C-
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Dothan City Schools is a public school district located in Dothan, AL. It has 9,213 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 43% of students are at least proficient in math and 40% in reading.
    Address
    500 Dusy Street
    Dothan, AL 36301
    Telephone
    (334) 794-1407
    Website
    dothan.k12.al.us
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    Dothan City Schools Rankings

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    • Elementary
    • Middle
    • High

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    40%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    43%
    Average Graduation Rate
    89%
    Average SAT
    1010
    18 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    335 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    9,213
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    67.1%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $54,636
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    11.4%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $84,523,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,298/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      60%
    • Support Services
      32%
    • Other
      8%
    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $43,316
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $718
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $143,800
    National
    $184,700

    Dothan City Schools Reviews

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    The Dothan City Schools district is a district in progress: many teachers who have been with the school district are loyal, experienced, and passionate about their work; however, changes in the system and administration as of lately (2019-2020) have drastically upset the students and staff. The year and the few years following will be full of changes and uncertainty. In the past, the elementary and middle schools have had large amounts of parent involvement as well as programs to help better prepare and engage students in college preparedness and the real-world. The high schools had large amounts of dedication from active students in clubs and extracurricular activities. Unfortunately, with the new system, many students and schools have lost morale to continue many activities and uphold old traditions. The district is transforming, but nobody yet knows if it is for the better or worse.
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    Dothan City Schools is not a bad school system, but its not one that i would put my future children in. My experience with this school system was alright they do not hire the teachers that are concered about our grades they hire ones that are more worried about their JOB such as makkng sure we are in dressed code, earbuds, etc. I’ve honestly have gone home and taught myself Math problems since I was a Freshman at Northview Highschool.
    I would like for them to be advanced, and to teach as fast as the other states. I feel as they are to worried about the less important things to focus on the important things. They should give classes that will help you get into a better college and have you prepared instead of taking unnecessary classes.