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Dougherty County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 13,059 students in Dougherty County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
51爆料s in Dougherty County School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
22 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
13,059 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
836 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Dougherty County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.71
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
63 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
560 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
11,683 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
89%
36%
# White Students
467 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
4%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
264 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
495
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
1,073
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
979
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
987
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
926
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
979
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
957
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
945
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,024
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
972
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,125
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,019
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
865
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
713
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,922 is higher than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,137 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$208 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$185 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,922
$14,234
Spending / Student
$14,137
$13,365
Best Dougherty County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
324 Lockett Station Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Meadowlark Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2237 Cutts Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Westover High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Partridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3320
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
Rank: #66.
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Lily Pond Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3495
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3495
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #77.
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Doncaster Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3397
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3397
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #88.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4529 Gillionville Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-1209
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-1209
Grades: PK-5
| 780 students
Rank: #99.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Leonard Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3406
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3406
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #1010.
Robert H Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1305 E 2nd Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1111.
Radium Springs Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Roxanna Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3395
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3395
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Merry Acres Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Florence Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3338
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3338
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
West Town Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1113 University St
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3409
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3409
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1414.
Monroe High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Lippitt Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3316
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,165 students
Rank: #1515.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Cordell Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3325
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3325
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #1616.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Sunset Ln
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3387
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3387
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1717.
Alice Coachman Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 W Oakridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3488
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3488
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 438-3502
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 438-3502
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 14th Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #2020.
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pearce Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3310
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3310
Grades: 9-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #2121.
Radium Springs Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3346
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3346
Grades: 6-8
| 832 students
Rank: #2222.
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Massey Drive
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-1218
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-1218
Grades: 6-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dougherty County School District?
Dougherty County School District manages 22 public schools serving 13,059 students.
What is the rank of Dougherty County School District?
Dougherty County School District is ranked #195 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dougherty County School District?
89% of Dougherty County School District students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dougherty County School District?
Dougherty County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Dougherty County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,137 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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