Carver 9th Grade Academy vs Dothan Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver 9th Grade Academy
Dothan · Public other · Grades 9–9
583 students
Dothan Preparatory Academy
Dothan · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,034 students
| Measure | Carver 9th Grade Academy Dothan, Alabama | Dothan Preparatory Academy Dothan, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #196 of 263 |
| National rank | – | #12310 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–9 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 583 | 1,034 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 1,034 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Dothan | Dothan |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver 9th Grade Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 71.3%).
- •Carver 9th Grade Academy does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.5).
- •Dothan Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 583.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carver 9th Grade Academy better than Dothan Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carver 9th Grade Academy and Dothan Preparatory Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver 9th Grade Academy: 583. Dothan Preparatory Academy: 1,034. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver 9th Grade Academy and Dothan Preparatory Academy rank in Alabama?
Carver 9th Grade Academy is unranked and Dothan Preparatory Academy is 196th of 263 among other schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).