Dougherty Comprehensive High School

1800 Pearce Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,204 students in grades 9-12, Dougherty Comprehensive High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dougherty Comprehensive High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Dougherty Comprehensive High School's student population of 1,204 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,204 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dougherty Comprehensive High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dougherty Comprehensive High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2173 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dougherty Comprehensive High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dougherty Comprehensive High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dougherty Comprehensive High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dougherty Comprehensive High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dougherty Comprehensive High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dougherty Comprehensive High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
91%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dougherty Comprehensive High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dougherty Comprehensive High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dougherty Comprehensive High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dougherty Comprehensive High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Dougherty Comprehensive High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
84%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dougherty Comprehensive High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dougherty Comprehensive High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dougherty Comprehensive High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dougherty Comprehensive High School's ranking?
Dougherty Comprehensive High School is ranked #2173 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dougherty Comprehensive High School often compared to?
Dougherty Comprehensive High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe High School, Westover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dougherty Comprehensive High School?
The graduation rate of Dougherty Comprehensive High School is 84%, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dougherty Comprehensive High School?
1,204 students attend Dougherty Comprehensive High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dougherty Comprehensive High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dougherty Comprehensive High School?
Dougherty Comprehensive High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dougherty Comprehensive High School offer ?
Dougherty Comprehensive High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dougherty Comprehensive High School part of?
Dougherty Comprehensive High School is part of Dougherty County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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