For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 634 students in Dothan, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dothan, AL are Rehobeth Middle School and Dothan City Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dothan, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Dothan have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dothan, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rehobeth Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5631 County Road 203
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-5153
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-5153
Gr: 7-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
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 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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
Pass Academy
Alternative School
323 W Selma Street
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-1474
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-1474
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dothan, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dothan, AL include Rehobeth Middle School and Dothan City Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dothan?
4 public middle schools are located in Dothan.
What is the racial composition of students in Dothan?
Dothan public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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