Dothan City Early Education Center vs Heard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.8 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
Heard Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Dothan City Early Education Center Dothan, Alabama | Heard Elementary School Dothan, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #118 of 699 |
| National rank | – | #14331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 183 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| 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).
- •Heard Elementary School is the larger school with 389 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 Heard Elementary School?
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 Heard Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dothan City Early Education Center: 183. Heard Elementary School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dothan City Early Education Center and Heard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Dothan City Early Education Center is unranked and Heard Elementary School is 118th of 699 among other schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).