Dothan Preparatory Academy vs Heard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.4 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
Heard Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Dothan Preparatory Academy Dothan, Alabama | Heard Elementary School Dothan, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 263 | #118 of 699 |
| National rank | #12310 of 15,369 | #14331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,034 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Dothan | Dothan |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 27.9).
- •Heard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 71.3%).
- •Dothan Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 389.
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 Heard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heard Elementary School ranks higher (65.7 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 Preparatory Academy and Heard Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dothan Preparatory Academy: 1,034. Heard Elementary School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dothan Preparatory Academy and Heard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Dothan Preparatory Academy is 196th of 263 and Heard Elementary School is 118th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).