Dothan City School District had 340 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 65.3% of the 521 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district decreased compared to the previous school year, when 379 students were prepared for college.
Across Dothan City School District, Dothan High School stood out, with almost 66.5% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Dothan City Virtual School ranked last, with only 51.4% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 82.1% of white students were considered ready for college, only 53.9% Black or African American students achieved the same status. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Dothan City School District had an overall graduation rate of 89.3%.
Alabama’s educational system was rated as one of the worst in the U.S., according to a 2023 study from Scholaroo. The state was ranked 46th based on factors such as school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Dothan High School | 483 | 66.5% |
| Dothan City Virtual School | 37 | 51.4% |
