Dothan City Early Education Center vs Dothan Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dothan City Early Education Center
Dothan · Public other · Grades PK–PK
183 students
Dothan Preparatory Academy
Dothan · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,034 students
| Measure | Dothan City Early Education Center 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 PK–PK | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 183 | 1,034 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 1,034 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Dothan | Dothan |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dothan City Early Education Center does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.5).
- •Dothan Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 183.
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 City Early Education Center 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 Dothan City Early Education Center and Dothan Preparatory Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dothan City Early Education Center: 183. Dothan Preparatory Academy: 1,034. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dothan City Early Education Center and Dothan Preparatory Academy rank in Alabama?
Dothan City Early Education Center is unranked and Dothan Preparatory Academy is 196th of 263 among other schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).