There were 195 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Houston County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 16.8% more than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that American Indian or Alaskan Native students made up 1.4% of the 14,371 students in Houston County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second least represented ethnicity.
Among the two districts in the county, Houston County School District recorded the largest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 107 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Houston County.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 9th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| District Name | % of American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Dothan City School District | 1.1% | 7,694 |
| Houston County School District | 1.6% | 6,677 |
