Dothan 6th Grade Center vs Dothan Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dothan 6th Grade Center
Dothan · Public middle · Grades 6–6
449 students
Dothan Preparatory Academy
Dothan · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,034 students
| Measure | Dothan 6th Grade Center Dothan, Alabama | Dothan Preparatory Academy Dothan, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 263 | #196 of 263 |
| National rank | #14576 of 15,369 | #12310 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 449 | 1,034 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 1,034 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Dothan | Dothan |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dothan Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 14.9).
- •Dothan Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 78.6%).
- •Dothan Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.5).
- •Dothan Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 449.
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 Dothan 6th Grade Center better than Dothan Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dothan Preparatory Academy ranks higher (27.9 vs 14.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dothan 6th Grade Center and Dothan Preparatory Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dothan 6th Grade Center: 449. Dothan Preparatory Academy: 1,034. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dothan 6th Grade Center and Dothan Preparatory Academy rank in Alabama?
Dothan 6th Grade Center is 238th of 263 and Dothan Preparatory Academy is 196th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).