Dothan: Schools & Education
Education in Dothan: 22 public schools. Dothan High School is the largest at 1,454 students (grades 10-12). Total enrollment: 10,609 students.
- ~2,980 residents per school (vs Alabama ~518).
K-12 Schools
24 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,980 residents per school. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Barnabas School of Leadership, Dothan City, Houston County |
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 22 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 8,809 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 479 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.40 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 6,476 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 73.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (5)
| Nearest College · Name | Enterprise State Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Enterprise |
| Nearest College · Phone | (334) 347-2623 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles · Refreshed unknown
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Dothan Houston County Library System |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 445 North Oates Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (334) 793-9767 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 36302 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2400 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (3)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 35 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 27.6% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed unknown