Best Schools in Dougherty County, GA
Dougherty County, GA has 29 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 14,367 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Dougherty County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dougherty County, GA
The top high schools in Dougherty County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
2. Monroe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1078 Students
3. Dougherty Comprehensive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1204 Students
4. South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 47 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dougherty County, GA
The top middle schools in Dougherty County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
2. Albany Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 833 Students
3. Merry Acres Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
4. Radium Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 919 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dougherty County, GA
The top elementary schools in Dougherty County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
2. Lamar Reese School Of The Arts
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
3. Lake Park Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
4. Sherwood Acres Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 642 Students
5. International Studies Elementary Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
6. Robert H Harvey Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
7. Live Oak Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 805 Students
8. Turner Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
9. Alice Coachman Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
10. West Town Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dougherty County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dougherty County, GA has a total population of 85,790 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dougherty County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dougherty County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dougherty County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dougherty County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dougherty County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dougherty County, GA
How many schools are in Dougherty County, GA?
Dougherty County, GA has 29 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 14,367 students in total.
How do schools in Dougherty County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Dougherty County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Dougherty County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dougherty County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dougherty County
1 places in Dougherty County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Albany (20)
School districts (1)
- Dougherty County (22 schools)