ZIP 36303 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 36303

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 36303 (Dothan, AL) is associated with Dale County School District (LEA 0101050) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 35 K-12 schools (29 public, 6 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 4.0 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is George C Wallace Community College-Dothan about 5.1 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Dale County School District

LEA ID

0101050

Private school share (ACS)

0.3%

Colleges & universities (33)

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan5.1 miles (8.2 km)2yr-public
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine5.5 miles (8.8 km)4yr-private
Baptist University of Florida21.9 miles (35.2 km)4yr-private
Enterprise State Community College25.8 miles (41.5 km)2yr-public
Chipola College34.5 miles (55.5 km)4yr-public
Troy University49.3 miles (79.4 km)4yr-public
Andrew College50.0 miles (80.4 km)4yr-private
Lurleen B Wallace Community College62.2 miles (100.1 km)2yr-public
Albany Technical College75.0 miles (120.8 km)2yr-public
Albany State University77.2 miles (124.2 km)4yr-public
Gulf Coast State College77.2 miles (124.2 km)4yr-public
Northwest Florida State College81.0 miles (130.4 km)4yr-public

Show all 33 colleges & universities

Tuskegee University82.4 miles (132.7 km)4yr-private
Chattahoochee Valley Community College82.9 miles (133.4 km)2yr-public
Tallahassee State College84.9 miles (136.6 km)4yr-public
Florida State University86.8 miles (139.8 km)4yr-public
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University87.7 miles (141.2 km)4yr-public
Miller-Motte College-Columbus88.2 miles (141.9 km)2yr-private
Amridge University88.3 miles (142.1 km)4yr-private
Georgia Southwestern State University88.4 miles (142.2 km)4yr-public
South University-Montgomery88.4 miles (142.3 km)4yr-private
Auburn University at Montgomery88.7 miles (142.7 km)4yr-public
Columbus Technical College89.3 miles (143.7 km)2yr-public
Columbus State University89.5 miles (144.0 km)4yr-public
Southern Regional Technical College90.2 miles (145.2 km)2yr-public
Thomas University90.6 miles (145.9 km)4yr-private
Faulkner University90.8 miles (146.2 km)4yr-private
Huntingdon College91.1 miles (146.6 km)4yr-private
Auburn University92.2 miles (148.4 km)4yr-public
Alabama State University92.3 miles (148.5 km)4yr-public
South Georgia Technical College92.4 miles (148.7 km)2yr-public
H Councill Trenholm State Community College93.1 miles (149.8 km)2yr-public
Reid State Technical College93.2 miles (150.0 km)2yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
Morris Slingluff Elementary School	public	—	—	0.4 miles (0.7 km)
Dothan Technology Center	public	—	—	1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Dothan High School	public	—	—	1.2 miles (1.9 km)
NORTHSIDE METHODIST CHURCH & ACADEMY	private	—	—	1.9 miles (3.0 km)
Dothan 6th Grade Center	public	—	—	2.0 miles (3.3 km)
Girard Elementary School	public	—	—	2.2 miles (3.5 km)
BEULAH LAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	2.4 miles (3.9 km)
Carver 9th Grade Academy	public	—	—	2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Houston County Alternative School	public	—	—	2.7 miles (4.4 km)
WESTGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	2.8 miles (4.4 km)
Houston County Area Vocational Center	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.5 km)
Houston County Virtual Academy	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.5 km)
Faine Elementary School	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.5 km)
HOUSTON ACADEMY	private	—	—	3.2 miles (5.2 km)
Heard Elementary School	public	—	—	3.6 miles (5.7 km)
Kelly Springs Elementary School	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.4 km)
Dothan City Virtual School	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.4 km)
PASS Academy	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.4 km)
Dothan Preparatory Academy	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.4 km)
Selma Street Elementary School	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.5 km)
Barnabas School of Leadership	public	—	—	4.1 miles (6.6 km)
NEW DAY ACADEMY	private	—	—	4.5 miles (7.2 km)
Dothan City Early Education Center	public	—	—	4.7 miles (7.6 km)
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.7 km)
Beverlye Intermediate School	public	—	—	5.7 miles (9.2 km)
Hidden Lake Primary School	public	—	—	5.9 miles (9.5 km)
Highlands Elementary School	public	—	—	6.0 miles (9.6 km)
BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	6.7 miles (10.8 km)
Headland High School	public	—	—	6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Midland City Elementary School	public	—	—	6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Headland Elementary School	public	—	—	6.8 miles (11.0 km)
Dale County High School	public	—	—	7.1 miles (11.5 km)
Headland Middle School	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
Webb Elementary School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.5 km)
South Dale Middle School	public	—	—	9.3 miles (14.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 36303

What school district is ZIP code 36303 in?

ZIP 36303 (Dothan, AL) maps to Dale County School District (LEA ID 0101050) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 36303?

US5 lists 35 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 29 public and 6 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 36303 attend private school?

About 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 36303 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	27.8%
High school	29.6%
Less than HS	12.0%
School district	Dale County School District

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