Dothan High School vs Dothan Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dothan High School
Dothan · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,588 students
Dothan Preparatory Academy
Dothan · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,034 students
| Measure | Dothan High School Dothan, Alabama | Dothan Preparatory Academy Dothan, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 304 | #196 of 263 |
| National rank | #12402 of 16,910 | #12310 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,588 | 1,034 |
| Enrollment | 1,588 | 1,034 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Dothan | Dothan |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dothan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 27.9).
- •Dothan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 71.3%).
- •Dothan Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.9).
- •Dothan High School is the larger school with 1,588 students compared with 1,034.
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 High School better than Dothan Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dothan High School ranks higher (34.1 vs 27.9 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 High School and Dothan Preparatory Academy?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dothan High School: 1,588. Dothan Preparatory Academy: 1,034. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dothan High School and Dothan Preparatory Academy rank in Alabama?
Dothan High School is 189th of 304 and Dothan Preparatory Academy is 196th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).