Our Schools
Located in Southeast Alabama, DCS serves more than 8,000 Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-grade students throughout Dothan, Alabama. Nineteen schools comprise the district, including 2 Pre-Kindergarten centers, 11 elementary schools including one special admission math and science school, one school that exclusively serves 6th grade, one middle school that serves grades 7-8, one 9th grade academy, one virtual school for grades 7-12, and one high school that serves grades 10-12, and two program sites dedicated to specialty education: one for students receiving alternative education and a career-technical education facility for grades 10-12. Each program seeks to develop engaging and meaningful opportunities for students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Traditionally, children are assigned to a public school according to where they live. DCS allows families to select the elementary school that is most suited for their child. All students who live within the DCS attendance zone are eligible to attend other schools within DCS.
Kelly Springs Elementary, Hidden Lake Primary, Beverlye Intermediate, Highlands Elementary, Heard Elementary, Selma Street Elementary, Morris Slingluff Elementary, Girard Elementary, Jerry Lee Faine Elementary serves our students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade using a variety of hands-on lessons to engage students in work that is challenging, adventurous, and meaningful.
Carver School for Math, Science and Technology is the system’s Math, Science, and Technology School and heavily emphasizes investigation and discovery and seeks to prepare students for STEM-related college and career pathways. It retains a competitive admission policy, where students are accepted based on test scores. Carver MST serves Grades 3-6.
Dothan 6th Grade Center is our newest school that now exclusively houses our 6th Grade students from across the district. Their focus is on fostering a nurturing and collaborative atmosphere where students thrive. With a dedication to integrating real-life connections, offering enriching learning experiences that equip our students with the essential skills for success.
Our Secondary Schools develop a diverse pipeline of students prepared for rigorous high school coursework and promote Advanced Placement courses so that more Alabama graduates will be prepared for college, the workforce, and life. Dothan Preparatory Academy serves our Grades 7th through 8th, Carver 9th Grade Academy serves our 9th Grade and Dothan High School serves our 10th through 12th Grade. Dothan Tech serves as the career and technical school for students attending Dothan High, offering students opportunities in Automotive Repair, Health Sciences and More.
Dothan City Virtual School provides a flexible and engaging virtual learning experience for motivated, independent learners in Grades 7-12. Students may also participate in specialized courses at Dothan Tech or other DCS schools.
First Class Pre-Kindergarten is offered through Dothan City Early Education Center for children zoned for DCS. Dothan City Head Start Center provides services to DCS as well as Houston County Schools.
Dothan City Schools is accredited by Cognia™, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.