For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,746 students in Dougherty County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dougherty County, GA are Westover High School, Monroe High School and Dougherty Comprehensive High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dougherty County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Dougherty County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Dougherty County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westover High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dougherty County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westover High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Partridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3320
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Monroe High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Lippitt Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3316
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3316
Gr: 9-12 | 1,189 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pearce Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3310
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dougherty County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dougherty County, GA include Westover High School, Monroe High School and Dougherty Comprehensive High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dougherty County?
4 public high schools are located in Dougherty County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dougherty County?
Dougherty County public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dougherty County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dougherty County include: Dougherty Comprehensive High School vs. Monroe High School, Monroe High School vs. Dougherty Comprehensive High School, Westover High School vs. Dougherty Comprehensive High School
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