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Public School Review - Established 2003

Dougherty County School District

200 Pine Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (229) 431-1285

Top Rankings

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 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 12,910 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.
Public Schools in Dougherty County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
21 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
12,910 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
859 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
Pre-K528209
Kind1,023499
11,033518
2964534
3984551
4910538
5957548
6915548
7931557
8991564
91,053635
10998603
11888560
12735530
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District Rank

Dougherty County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (GA)
#184 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearDougherty County School District
2023#184
2022#192
2021#200
2019#184
2018#181
2017#178
2016#182
2015#175
2014#172
2013#177
2012#176
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21%
39%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
202321%39%
202216%37%
202112%36%
201927%44%
201823%42%
201722%41%
201621%41%
201520%38%
201471%79%
201375%83%
201271%81%
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22%
40%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
202222%40%
202116%39%
201925%45%
201823%42%
201722%41%
201621%40%
201521%39%
201491%94%
201388%93%
201287%93%
201186%91%
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22%
40%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
202222%40%
202115%38%
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88%
84%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
202388%84%
202287%84%
202186%84%
202083%85%
201985%83%
201886%83%
201783%82%
201680%81%
201578%81%
201459%75%
201360%74%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.72

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
20240.210.71
20230.210.71
20220.200.70
20210.210.70
20200.210.69
20190.210.69
20180.200.68
20170.200.68
20160.200.68
20150.300.67
20140.200.67
20130.220.67
20120.220.66
20110.230.66
20100.230.65
20090.230.64
20080.230.64
20070.240.63
20060.250.61
20050.270.61
20040.280.59
20030.280.58
20020.280.57
20010.290.56
20000.300.55
19990.310.54
19980.340.54
19970.360.53
19960.370.52
19950.390.52
19940.400.51
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2013)

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
20131%4%
20121%4%
20111%4%
20102%4%
20091%4%
20081%4%
20071%4%
20051%4%
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% Hispanic
5%
20%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
20244%19%
20234%18%
20224%18%
20213%17%
20204%16%
20194%16%
20183%15%
20173%15%
20162%15%
20153%14%
20141%13%
20132%13%
20122%12%
20112%12%
20101%11%
20092%11%
20081%11%
20071%10%
20061%9%
20051%9%
20041%7%
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% Black
89%
36%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
202489%36%
202389%36%
202289%36%
202189%36%
202089%37%
201989%37%
201889%37%
201789%37%
201689%37%
201573%37%
201489%37%
201388%37%
201288%37%
201188%37%
201087%37%
200987%39%
200887%39%
200786%39%
200686%39%
200584%38%
200484%38%
200384%38%
200284%38%
200184%38%
200082%38%
199981%38%
199879%38%
199778%37%
199677%38%
199574%37%
199472%37%
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% White
3%
34%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
20245%35%
20235%36%
20226%37%
20216%38%
20206%39%
20196%39%
20187%40%
20177%40%
20168%41%
20159%42%
20148%43%
20138%43%
20129%44%
20119%44%
20109%45%
200910%46%
200811%46%
200712%47%
200613%48%
200514%49%
200415%52%
200315%53%
200216%54%
200116%55%
200018%56%
199919%57%
199821%57%
199722%58%
199623%58%
199526%59%
199428%60%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
20242%5%
20232%5%
20221%4%
20212%4%
20201%4%
20191%4%
20181%4%
20171%4%
20161%3%
20153%3%
20141%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,105 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,300 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$208 MM
$24,999 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
2023$208 MM$35 MM
2022$202 MM$36 MM
2021$208 MM$35 MM
2020$202 MM$36 MM
2019$187 MM$35 MM
2018$188 MM$37 MM
2017$176 MM$34 MM
2016$175 MM$33 MM
2015$174 MM$35 MM
2014$172 MM$33 MM
2012$166 MM$30 MM
2011$174 MM$35 MM
2010$174 MM$35 MM
2009$172 MM$34 MM
2008$182 MM$36 MM
2007$179 MM$37 MM
2006$173 MM$33 MM
2005$158 MM$31 MM
2004$149 MM$30 MM
2003$148 MM$29 MM
2002$145 MM$27 MM
2001$145 MM$26 MM
2000$145 MM$24 MM
1999$155 MM$23 MM
1998$120 MM$21 MM
1997$112 MM$19 MM
1996$107 MM$18 MM
1995$105 MM$16 MM
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Spending
$185 MM
$23,473 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
2023$185 MM$34 MM
2022$193 MM$34 MM
2021$185 MM$34 MM
2020$193 MM$34 MM
2019$197 MM$34 MM
2018$204 MM$37 MM
2017$183 MM$33 MM
2016$172 MM$33 MM
2015$175 MM$34 MM
2014$173 MM$33 MM
2012$163 MM$31 MM
2011$159 MM$32 MM
2010$175 MM$34 MM
2009$178 MM$36 MM
2008$175 MM$39 MM
2007$181 MM$35 MM
2006$192 MM$31 MM
2005$163 MM$30 MM
2004$149 MM$30 MM
2003$149 MM$29 MM
2002$142 MM$27 MM
2001$142 MM$25 MM
2000$145 MM$24 MM
1999$148 MM$23 MM
1998$112 MM$20 MM
1997$110 MM$19 MM
1996$109 MM$18 MM
1995$100 MM$16 MM
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Revenue / Student
$16,105
$14,327

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
2023$15,941$12,637
2022$14,577$11,894
2021$15,606$12,909
2020$14,577$11,894
2019$13,264$11,854
2018$12,910$11,951
2017$11,770$10,689
2016$11,527$10,171
2015$11,355$10,365
2014$10,981$10,300
2012$10,382$9,333
2011$10,934$10,490
2010$10,773$10,365
2009$10,619$9,939
2008$11,091$10,540
2007$10,853$10,771
2006$10,395$9,885
2005$9,356$9,226
2004$8,858$8,830
2003$8,883$8,835
2002$8,669$8,247
2001$8,608$7,812
2000$8,487$7,225
1999$8,980$6,612
1998$6,859$5,956
1997$6,276$5,538
1995$5,807$5,262
1992$4,396$4,410
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Spending / Student
$14,300
$13,452

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearDougherty County School DistrictGeorgia
2023$14,154$12,072
2022$13,936$11,222
2021$13,856$12,332
2020$13,936$11,222
2019$13,948$11,278
2018$14,047$12,081
2017$12,262$10,570
2016$11,334$10,196
2015$11,455$9,935
2014$11,077$10,257
2012$10,192$9,538
2011$9,971$9,524
2010$10,869$9,935
2009$10,993$10,367
2008$10,646$11,185
2007$10,929$10,207
2006$11,499$9,210
2005$9,651$8,893
2004$8,851$8,737
2003$8,982$8,594
2002$8,493$8,120
2001$8,465$7,624
2000$8,483$7,230
1999$8,566$6,576
1998$6,420$5,787
1997$6,177$5,758
1995$5,551$5,243
1992$4,314$4,349
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Best Dougherty County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
324 Lockett Station Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 Meadowlark Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2237 Cutts Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Westover High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Partridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Doncaster Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3397
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Lily Pond Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3495
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4529 Gillionville Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-1209
Gr: PK-5 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Radium Springs Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Roxanna Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Robert H Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 E 2nd Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Leonard Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3406
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Merry Acres Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Florence Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3338
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Cordell Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3325
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 438-3502
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1515.
West Town Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1113 University St
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3409
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 14th Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Alice Coachman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 W Oakridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3488
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Monroe High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Lippitt Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3316
Gr: 9-12 | 1,189 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Pearce Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Radium Springs Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3346
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Massey Drive
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-1218
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dougherty County School District?
Dougherty County School District manages 21 public schools serving 12,910 students.
What is the rank of Dougherty County School District?
Dougherty County School District is ranked #181 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 15:1, 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 $14,300 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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  • District size: 21 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,910 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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