How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dothan City | Etowah County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dothan, Alabama | Gadsden, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 8,254 | 8,702 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dothan City | Etowah County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,750 | $11,215 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.5% | 18.3% |
| State Revenue | 53.0% | 64.9% |
| Local Revenue | 21.5% | 16.7% |
Dothan City
Federal State Local
Etowah County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dothan City | Etowah County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.6% | 80.1% |
| African American | 61.1% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% | 6.2% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.1% | 48.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dothan City | Etowah County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 27 | 22 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 424.4:1 | 396.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.0% | 28.1% |
School Types
Dothan City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
Etowah County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 16
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.