Dothan 6th Grade Center vs Selma Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.7 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
Selma Street Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Dothan 6th Grade Center Dothan, Alabama | Selma Street Elementary School Dothan, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 263 | #557 of 699 |
| National rank | #14576 of 15,369 | #40490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 449 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 45% |
| city | Dothan | Dothan |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Selma Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 14.9).
- •Selma Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 21%).
- •Selma Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Dothan 6th Grade Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 85%).
- •Dothan 6th Grade Center does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.0).
- •Dothan 6th Grade Center is the larger school with 449 students compared with 421.
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 Selma Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Selma Street Elementary School ranks higher (26.9 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 Selma Street Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dothan 6th Grade Center: 449. Selma Street Elementary School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dothan 6th Grade Center and Selma Street Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Dothan 6th Grade Center is 238th of 263 and Selma Street Elementary School is 557th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).