District Overview
Houston County School District, headquartered at 404 West Washington Street in Dothan, Alabama, serves as a vital educational anchor for families throughout the surrounding region. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages 16 operational schools that offer a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Positioned within the greater Dothan metropolitan region while primarily serving a rural distant community setting, the district balances small-town community connections with expansive public schooling resources tailored to support students at every stage of their academic development.

Currently serving a student body of over 6,900 enrolled children, Houston County reflects a vibrant demographic composition made up predominantly of White, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Learning and operational success are sustained by a robust educational workforce comprising more than 1,460 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a dedicated core of roughly 778 full-time equivalent classroom teachers supported by instructional aides and specialized support personnel, fostering a well-staffed environment focused on student achievement. Families, community members, and researchers looking to learn more about the district's programs and administrative services can visit the school system online at hcboe.us or contact administrative offices directly at (334) 792-8331.
16
Total Schools
6,907
Total Students
777.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Houston County
Demographic Student Count
White4,843
Hispanic591
Black1,126
Asian45
Two or More276
American Indian21
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    4,843 (70.1%)
  • Black
    1,126 (16.3%)
  • Hispanic
    591 (8.6%)
  • Two or More
    276 (4.0%)
  • Asian
    45 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    21 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Houston County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle3
High6
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:16
Students:6,907*
Teachers (FTE):777.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.9
Schools in Houston County
Found 16 Schools