SAT scores in Dothan City School District showed there were fewer 12th-grade students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Amongst all 12th-grade students in Dothan City School District, 68.9% were considered ready to graduate, compared to 76.9% the year before.
Of the three grades assessed for college and career readiness, 12th-grade students stood out with the best performance in the district, with 68.9% reaching the readiness benchmark.
Throughout the district, Dothan High School had the best performance, with an average college readiness of 66.5%. Meanwhile, Dothan City Virtual School was at the bottom of the list, with 51.4% considered ready for college.
There were a total of 472 students enrolled in Dothan City School District 12th-grade.
In a recent WalletHub study, Alabama ranked as the eighth worst in the nation for education, based on factors such as class size, student performance, funding, safety and instructor credentials.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Dothan High School | 483 | 66.5% |
| Dothan City Virtual School | 37 | 51.4% |
