Best Schools in Houston County, AL
Houston County, AL has 35 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 18 elementary) serving 16,630 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Houston County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Houston County, AL
The top high schools in Houston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wicksburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 471 Students
2. Houston County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 322 Students
3. Cottonwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 398 Students
4. Dothan City Virtual School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 229 Students
5. Rehobeth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
6. Dothan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1454 Students
7. Ashford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
Best Middle Schools in Houston County, AL
The top middle schools in Houston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students
2. Rehobeth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 626 Students
3. Dothan Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1133 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Houston County, AL
The top elementary schools in Houston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 438 Students
2. Wicksburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 606 Students
3. Webb Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students
4. Rehobeth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1174 Students
5. Ashford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
6. Cottonwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
7. Highlands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
8. Selma Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
9. Heard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
10. Kelly Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Houston County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Houston County, AL has a total population of 107,202 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Houston County, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Houston County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Houston County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Houston County, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Houston County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Houston County, AL
How many schools are in Houston County, AL?
Houston County, AL has 35 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 16,630 students in total.
How do schools in Houston County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Houston County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Houston County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Houston County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Houston County
7 places in Houston County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (2)
- Dothan City (16 schools)
- Houston County (13 schools)