Dougherty County Schools & Education
Dougherty County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,430
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#133
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dougherty County
Measured School Summary
Dougherty County faces educational challenges with a school score of 34/100 and a graduation rate of 83.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,430 per pupil, Dougherty County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 33% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dougherty County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
22 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
34/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #133 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
83.0%
5.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,430
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
22
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Dougherty County has 22 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Dougherty County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Dougherty County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 22 of 22 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#133
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Dougherty County
Elementary to high school visible
13,043 students
22 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Dougherty County is the largest listed district slice, with 22 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Dougherty County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Dougherty County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Urban Infrastructure Serving Albany
Dougherty County features a robust urban education system with 22 public schools serving over 13,000 students. The landscape is dominated by 14 elementary schools supported by four middle and four high schools.
Traditional District Management
The Dougherty County School District manages the entire public enrollment with no charter schools currently in the area. Westover High School leads as the largest campus, serving 1,360 students.
A Decidedly City-Based School Experience
Education here is decidedly urban, with 16 of the 22 schools located in city settings. The average school size is 593 students, though the high schools are much larger hubs of student activity.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Dougherty County
Reported Enrollment
13,043
22 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Dougherty County
22 Public Schools in Dougherty County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westover High School | Profile | Dougherty County | Albany, 31707City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,360 |
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | Profile | Dougherty County | Albany, 31705City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,204 |
| Monroe High School | Profile | Dougherty County | Albany, 31701City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,078 |
| Radium Springs Middle School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31705Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 919 |
| Albany Middle School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31705City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 833 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31721Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 805 |
| Merry Acres Middle School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31707City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 764 |
| Sherwood Acres Elementary School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31707City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 642 |
| Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31721Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 529 |
| Lake Park Elementary School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31707City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 499 |
| Robert H Harvey Elementary School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31705City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 464 |
| Turner Elementary School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31705City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 451 |
| International Studies Elementary Charter School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31705City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 447 |
| Lincoln Elementary Magnet School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31701City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 428 |
| Radium Springs Elementary School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31705Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 423 |
| Alice Coachman Elementary School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31707City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 419 |
| Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31701Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 382 |
| Lamar Reese School of the Arts | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31701Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 354 |
| Northside Elementary School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31701City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 337 |
| West Town Elementary School | Record | Dougherty County | Albany, 31707City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 337 |
Westover High School
Dougherty County
Albany, 31707 / City: Small
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
Dougherty County
Albany, 31705 / City: Small
Monroe High School
Dougherty County
Albany, 31701 / City: Small
Radium Springs Middle School
Dougherty County
Albany, 31705 / Suburb: Small
Live Oak Elementary School
Dougherty County
Albany, 31721 / Rural: Fringe
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
Dougherty County
Albany, 31707 / City: Small
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Dougherty County
Albany, 31721 / Suburb: Small
Robert H Harvey Elementary School
Dougherty County
Albany, 31705 / City: Small
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Dougherty County
Albany, 31705 / City: Small
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Dougherty County
Albany, 31701 / City: Small
Radium Springs Elementary School
Dougherty County
Albany, 31705 / Suburb: Small
Alice Coachman Elementary School
Dougherty County
Albany, 31707 / City: Small
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
Dougherty County
Albany, 31701 / Rural: Fringe
Lamar Reese School of the Arts
Dougherty County
Albany, 31701 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,430
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Dougherty County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dougherty County, Georgia?
Dougherty County features a robust urban education system with 22 public schools serving over 13,000 students. The landscape is dominated by 14 elementary schools supported by four middle and four high schools.
What are the major school districts in Dougherty County, Georgia?
The Dougherty County School District manages the entire public enrollment with no charter schools currently in the area. Westover High School leads as the largest campus, serving 1,360 students.
What is the school experience like in Dougherty County?
Education here is decidedly urban, with 16 of the 22 schools located in city settings. The average school size is 593 students, though the high schools are much larger hubs of student activity.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.