Highlands Elementary School

Public K-6

 1400 S Brannon Stand Rd
       Dothan, AL  36305


(334) 794-1459

District: Dothan City

SchoolDigger Rank:
103rd of 680 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,606 Help


Students who attend Highlands Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dothan Preparatory Academy
High:    Dothan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  565

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
African American:
19.3%
Hispanic:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43% Help


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Compare Details Highlands Elementary School ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Dothan City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Highlands Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Dothan City School District. Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), African American (19.3%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dothan City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School is 20.1. 8 elementary schools in the Dothan City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highlands Elementary School is $8,606. 8 elementary schools in the Dothan City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Highlands Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands Elementary School 103rd of 680 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Highlands Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Dothan City:

SchoolDigger ranks Dothan City 96th of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highlands Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.76 68th 623 89.1%
2005 72.56 149th 688 78.3%
2006 55.45 316th 689 54.1%
2007 52.39 369th 698 47.1%
2008 52.13 359th 698 48.6%
2009 57.84 316th 696 54.6%
2010 75.67 118th 704 83.2%
2011 68.93 203rd 709 71.4%
2012 66.59 234th 696 66.4%
2013 78.04 68th 696 90.2%
2014 85.99 68th 695 90.2%
2015 78.66 118th 691 82.9%
2016 84.62 84th 691 87.8%
2017 83.17 93rd 688 86.5%
2018 84.01 89th 680 86.9%
2019 77.76 121st 681 82.2%
2021 90.64 56th 692 91.9%
2022 84.54 86th 687 87.5%
2023 81.63 103rd 680 84.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 85.99 18th 280 93.6%
2018 80.02 34th 344 90.1%
2019 68.86 82nd 392 79.1%
2021 56.84 122nd 398 69.3%
2022 63.33 87th 345 74.8%
2023 52.91 136th 373 63.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.09 133rd 567 76.5%
2018 76.38 104th 651 84.0%
2019 65.02 193rd 649 70.3%
2021 83.21 59th 653 91.0%
2022 62.94 215th 651 67.0%
2023 70.68 143rd 623 77.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 72.79 140th 639 78.1%
2018 85.78 69th 640 89.2%
2019 81.81 88th 646 86.4%
2021 88.35 56th 656 91.5%
2022 78.71 112th 656 82.9%
2023 75.32 129th 645 80.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 83.73 79th 639 87.6%
2018 79.83 114th 650 82.5%
2019 70.03 172nd 650 73.5%
2021 89.16 59th 669 91.2%
2022 84.65 82nd 669 87.7%
2023 83.84 76th 649 88.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.28 102nd 336 69.6%
2018 70.38 83rd 423 80.4%
2019 55.72 156th 426 63.4%
2021 86.50 27th 426 93.7%
2022 74.98 64th 426 85.0%
2023 77.77 52nd 427 87.8%
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Rank History for White students at Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 79.40 63rd 369 82.9%
2018 84.24 66th 508 87.0%
2019 77.13 92nd 529 82.6%
2021 86.34 64th 539 88.1%
2022 80.77 80th 540 85.2%
2023 75.17 101st 528 80.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Highlands Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 224 190 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2003 224 190 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2004 229 223 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 216 221 10 12 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2006 229 226 12 16 2 n/a n/a 0 485
2007 242 228 17 23 2 n/a n/a 0 512
2008 277 248 15 20 1 n/a n/a 0 561
2009 322 236 12 21 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2010 333 74 16 28 2 n/a n/a 0 453
2011 351 74 19 26 1 0 0 0 471
2012 358 76 14 26 4 0 0 0 478
2013 396 90 14 14 4 1 0 0 519
2014 419 108 10 17 2 2 2 0 560
2015 399 102 16 27 1 2 7 0 554
2016 399 98 13 35 0 0 13 0 558
2017 374 99 12 34 0 0 7 0 526
2018 334 105 18 41 0 1 3 0 502
2019 350 121 21 36 0 0 1 0 529
2020 396 101 25 41 0 0 1 0 564
2021 394 94 26 38 0 0 1 0 553
2022 360 94 26 29 1 0 4 0 514
2023 370 109 41 44 1 0 0 0 565

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highlands Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 429 26.0 16.5 50.3
2003 429 26.0 16.5 50.3
2004 482 27.0 17.9 49.6
2005 460 29.0 15.9 52.2
2006 485 31.0 15.6 45.6
2007 512 32.0 16.0 49.8
2008 561 37.0 15.2 47.4
2009 592 33.2 17.7 47.3
2010 453 25.0 18.1 36.6
2011 471 27.5 17.1 31.4
2012 478 23.0 20.7 34.5
2013 519 35.5 14.6 34.1
2014 560 30.0 18.6 31.6
2015 554 30.0 18.4 31.8
2016 558 30.0 18.6 38.7
2017 526 29.5 17.8 36.7
2018 502 26.0 19.3 39.2
2019 529 27.0 19.5 39.1
2020 564 30.0 18.8 32.3
2021 553 29.0 19.0 29.5
2022 514 29.0 17.7 20.4
2023 565 28.0 20.1 43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highlands Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 429 26.0 16.5 50.3
2003 429 26.0 16.5 50.3
2004 482 27.0 17.9 49.6
2005 460 29.0 15.9 52.2
2006 485 31.0 15.6 45.6
2007 512 32.0 16.0 49.8
2008 561 37.0 15.2 47.4
2009 592 33.2 17.7 47.3
2010 453 25.0 18.1 36.6
2011 471 27.5 17.1 31.4
2012 478 23.0 20.7 34.5
2013 519 35.5 14.6 34.1
2014 560 30.0 18.6 31.6
2015 554 30.0 18.4 31.8
2016 558 30.0 18.6 38.7
2017 526 29.5 17.8 36.7
2018 502 26.0 19.3 39.2
2019 529 27.0 19.5 39.1
2020 564 30.0 18.8 32.3
2021 553 29.0 19.0 29.5
2022 514 29.0 17.7 20.4
2023 565 28.0 20.1 43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highlands Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $701 (8.1%) $7,667 (89.1%) $8,606

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highlands Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 121st of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 103rd of 680 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highlands Elementary School)7573.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dothan City)54.333.5
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highlands Elementary School)64.837.8
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dothan City)43.725.9
 17.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highlands Elementary School)52.932
 20.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dothan City)38.522.2
 16.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students529565
 6.8%
African American121109
 9.9%
American Indian01
Asian2141
 95.2%
Hispanic3644
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White350370
 5.7%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%43%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands Elementary School

Students at Highlands Elementary School are 65% White, 19% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 565 students attended Highlands Elementary School.

Highlands Elementary School ranks 103rd of 680 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Highlands Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dothan Preparatory Academy
High : Dothan High School


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