Houston County Public Schools
Houston County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
33
public schools
Total Enrollment
14,904
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Houston County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Alabama; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Houston County has 2 district entries. Dothan City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 18 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Dothan has the most listed schools, with 21 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 16 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
33
in Houston County
Reported Enrollment
14,904
33 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Houston County
Dothan City
Houston County
33 Public Schools in Houston County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 33 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan High School | Profile | Dothan City | Dothan, 36303City: Small | 10–12 | High | 1,454 |
| Rehobeth Elementary School | Profile | Houston County | Rehobeth, 36301Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,174 |
| Dothan Preparatory Academy | Profile | Dothan City | Dothan, 36031City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 1,133 |
| Rehobeth High School | Listed only | Houston County | Dothan, 36301Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 788 |
| Rehobeth Middle School | Listed only | Houston County | Rehobeth, 36301Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 626 |
| Ashford Elementary School | Listed only | Houston County | Ashford, 36312Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 625 |
| Wicksburg Elementary School | Listed only | Houston County | Newton, 36352Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 606 |
| Highlands Elementary School | Listed only | Dothan City | Dothan, 36305City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 565 |
| Carver 9th Grade Academy | Listed only | Dothan City | Dothan, 36303City: Small | 9 | Other | 543 |
| Kelly Springs Elementary School | Listed only | Dothan City | Dothan, 36303Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 533 |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Listed only | Houston County | Cottonwood, 36320Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 481 |
| Wicksburg High School | Listed only | Houston County | Newton, 36352Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 471 |
| Webb Elementary School | Listed only | Houston County | Webb, 36376Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 461 |
| Hidden Lake Primary School | Listed only | Dothan City | Dothan, 36301City: Small | KG–2 | Primary | 442 |
| Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology | Listed only | Dothan City | Dothan, 36301City: Small | 3–6 | Primary | 438 |
| Faine Elementary School | Listed only | Dothan City | Dothan, 36303City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 413 |
| Selma Street Elementary School | Listed only | Dothan City | Dothan, 36301City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 413 |
| Ashford High School | Listed only | Houston County | Ashford, 36312Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 399 |
| Cottonwood High School | Listed only | Houston County | Cottonwood, 36320Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 398 |
| Beverlye Intermediate School | Listed only | Dothan City | Dothan, 36301City: Small | 3–6 | Primary | 388 |
Dothan High School
Dothan City
Dothan, 36303 / City: Small
Rehobeth Elementary School
Houston County
Rehobeth, 36301 / Rural: Fringe
Dothan Preparatory Academy
Dothan City
Dothan, 36031 / City: Small
Rehobeth High School
Houston County
Dothan, 36301 / Rural: Fringe
Rehobeth Middle School
Houston County
Rehobeth, 36301 / Rural: Fringe
Ashford Elementary School
Houston County
Ashford, 36312 / Rural: Fringe
Wicksburg Elementary School
Houston County
Newton, 36352 / Rural: Distant
Highlands Elementary School
Dothan City
Dothan, 36305 / City: Small
Carver 9th Grade Academy
Dothan City
Dothan, 36303 / City: Small
Kelly Springs Elementary School
Dothan City
Dothan, 36303 / Rural: Fringe
Cottonwood Elementary School
Houston County
Cottonwood, 36320 / Rural: Distant
Wicksburg High School
Houston County
Newton, 36352 / Rural: Distant
Webb Elementary School
Houston County
Webb, 36376 / Rural: Fringe
Hidden Lake Primary School
Dothan City
Dothan, 36301 / City: Small
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
Dothan City
Dothan, 36301 / City: Small
Faine Elementary School
Dothan City
Dothan, 36303 / City: Small
Selma Street Elementary School
Dothan City
Dothan, 36301 / City: Small
Ashford High School
Houston County
Ashford, 36312 / Rural: Fringe
Cottonwood High School
Houston County
Cottonwood, 36320 / Rural: Distant
Beverlye Intermediate School
Dothan City
Dothan, 36301 / City: Small
Houston County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Houston County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Alabama. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Houston County public school directory?
The directory lists 33 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Houston County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Houston County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Houston County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Houston County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Houston County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.