For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,228 students in Houston County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Houston County, AL are Rehobeth High School, Houston County High School and Cottonwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Houston County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cottonwood High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Houston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rehobeth High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
373 Malvern Road
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-7002
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-7002
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Houston County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Church St
Columbia, AL 36319
(334) 696-2221
Columbia, AL 36319
(334) 696-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Dothan High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3209 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410
Gr: 10-12 | 1,459 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Ashford High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
607 Church St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 899-5411
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 899-5411
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Dothan City Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
323 W Selma Street
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7444
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7444
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Webb Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1432
Gr: 9 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Dothan Technology Center
Vocational School
3165 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1436
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1436
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Alternative School
Alternative School
315 N Foster St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-9295
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-9295
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
662 West Main
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 899-3308
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 899-3308
Gr: 9-12
Houston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Child Count Only (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
None Provided
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-1397
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-1397
Gr: PK-12
Child Count Only Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Not Supplied
Dothan, AL 11111
(205) 386-4440
Dothan, AL 11111
(205) 386-4440
Gr: 9-12
303 Rollins Ave
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1487
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1487
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1236 S Oates St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1400
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,155 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
900 Sixth Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1483
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1483
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1665 Honeysuckle Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1420
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1420
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Hope High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1971 Reeves St Suite 21
Dothan, AL 36302
(334) 702-4168
Dothan, AL 36302
(334) 702-4168
Gr: 9-12
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Montana Street Magnet School (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
1001 Montana St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1475
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1475
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Houston County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Houston County, AL include Rehobeth High School, Houston County High School and Cottonwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Houston County?
11 public high schools are located in Houston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Houston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Houston County include: Dothan High School vs. Rehobeth High School, Rehobeth High School vs. Dothan High School
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