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Heard Elementary School vs. Cottonwood High School

Should you attend Heard Elementary School or Cottonwood High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Heard Elementary School
201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Cottonwood High School
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Heard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Cottonwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Heard Elementary School, a Dothan City public school serving grades K–6, ranked #592 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #1 in 2010 and #2013.
Math proficiency at the school was 20–24%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 20–29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased slightly to 361 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; 68% of students qualified for free lunch, up from 55% in 2022, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
Minority enrollment was 67%, contributing to the school's status among the top 20% most diverse schools in Alabama; the student body included 185 Black, 119 White, 25 Hispanic, and 11 Asian/Pacific Islander students.
Cottonwood High School ranked #831 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #362 in 2015 and remaining in the bottom 50% overall statewide.
Graduation rate was 95% in 2023, higher than the state average of 88% and among the top 5% in Alabama.
Math proficiency was 21% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, declining from 49% in 2019; reading proficiency ranged 30–34% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 25–29% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 760 students in 2021 to 396 in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1; minority enrollment was 24%, and 64% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
7-12
Total Students
361 students
396 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cottonwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heard Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cottonwood High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cottonwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heard Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dothan City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#592 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#831 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heard Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cottonwood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
21%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dothan City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dothan City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dothan City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cottonwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heard Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cottonwood High School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
65
-
Grade 1 Students
66
-
Grade 2 Students
60
-
Grade 3 Students
50
-
Grade 4 Students
44
-
Grade 5 Students
39
-
Grade 6 Students
37
-
Grade 7 Students
-
63
Grade 8 Students
-
84
Grade 9 Students
-
70
Grade 10 Students
-
62
Grade 11 Students
-
52
Grade 12 Students
-
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cottonwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cottonwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
51%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cottonwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
33%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cottonwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cottonwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dothan City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cottonwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dothan City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cottonwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dothan City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cottonwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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