Elementary Schools in Houston County

Summary:

The Houston County school district in Alabama is home to 5 elementary schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary in their academic performance, with Wicksburg Elementary School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while other schools like Ashford Elementary School and Rehobeth Primary School lag behind in certain areas.

Wicksburg Elementary School stands out as the top performer, with exceptional test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels, often exceeding the Houston County and state averages by a significant margin. In contrast, Webb Elementary School and Cottonwood Elementary School also demonstrate strong academic performance, while the remaining schools show more room for improvement.

The data also reveals notable differences in student demographics and funding levels across the schools. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 42.16% at Wicksburg Elementary School to 77.88% at Webb Elementary School, indicating significant socioeconomic diversity within the district. Additionally, the spending per student varies, with Webb Elementary School receiving $10,445 per student, compared to $9,417 at Ashford Elementary School.

District Detail

404 West Washington St
Dothan, AL 36302-2540

(334) 792-8331

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 135 Alabama districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 6,907

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 6
Alternative Schools: 2

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)				Summative Assessment Science (2025)	Summative Assessment English (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Webb Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	178 DePot St	Webb	36376	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 792-5744	419	29	14.5	72.8%	216 (51.6%)	161 (38.4%)	19 (4.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	83.2	95^th of 680 public elementary schools	86.0%		86.4	75^th of 684 public elementary schools	89.0%	20	62.9	69.1	68.6	54.6	66.0	74.6	85.2	74.5	63.6	$10,445	$2,504	$7,926
Ashford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Barfield St	Ashford	36312	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 726-5960	668	37	18.2	65.6%	424 (63.5%)	156 (23.4%)	34 (5.1%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.7%)	75.2	151^st of 680 public elementary schools	77.8%		73.7	166^th of 684 public elementary schools	75.7%	15	73.4	49.0	57.1		43.6	80.7	74.5	70.4		$9,417	$2,014	$7,389
Wicksburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1172 S State Highway 123	Newton	36352	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(334) 692-5549	636	38	16.7	38.5%	541 (85.1%)	23 (3.6%)	45 (7.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.5%)	89	56^th of 680 public elementary schools	91.8%		89.6	58^th of 684 public elementary schools	91.5%	2	81.7	60.2	52.6	57.3	64.4	90.1	84.1	85.3	80.0
Cottonwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	663 Houston St	Cottonwood	36320	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 691-2587	502	30	16.7	61.0%	388 (77.3%)	61 (12.2%)	30 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.0%)	70.4	192^nd of 680 public elementary schools	71.8%		70.6	181^st of 684 public elementary schools	73.5%	11	70.9	65.0	49.1	53.5	45.0	82.3	65.0	69.8	42.4
Rehobeth Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	5525 County Road 203	Dothan	36301	Houston County	Houston County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(334) 677-5153	761	48	15.8	52.4%	516 (67.8%)	70 (9.2%)	110 (14.5%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.1%)								(n/a)	66.8					83.8

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dothan City	6.89 mi	19	103^rd
Henry County	13.05 mi	6	90^th
Dale County	18.29 mi	9	26^th
Geneva County	22.32 mi	10	37^th
Daleville City	29.69 mi	3	107^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.