Dothan Preparatory Academy vs Girard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dothan Preparatory Academy
Dothan · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,034 students
Girard Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Dothan Preparatory Academy Dothan, Alabama | Girard Elementary School Dothan, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 263 | #685 of 699 |
| National rank | #12310 of 15,369 | #48253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,034 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Dothan | Dothan |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dothan Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 13.6).
- •Dothan Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 89.5%).
- •Girard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.5).
- •Dothan Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 380.
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 Preparatory Academy better than Girard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dothan Preparatory Academy ranks higher (27.9 vs 13.6 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 Preparatory Academy and Girard Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dothan Preparatory Academy: 1,034. Girard Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dothan Preparatory Academy and Girard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Dothan Preparatory Academy is 196th of 263 and Girard Elementary School is 685th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).