How many Asian students were enrolled in Houston County districts in 2023-24 school year?

Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education
Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education
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There were 214 Asian students enrolled in Houston County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 6.5% more than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.

Data showed that Asian students made up 1.5% of the 14,371 students in Houston County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the third least represented ethnicity.

Among the two districts in the county, Dothan City School District recorded the largest enrollment of Asian students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 163 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.

Ethnicities in Houston County in 2023-24 School Year

Enrollment Demographics in Houston County Districts During 2023-24 School Year

District Name % of Asian Students Enrollment Total Enrollment
Dothan City School District 2.1% 7,694
Houston County School District 0.8% 6,677

Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.



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