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 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 6,396 students in Dougherty County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Georgia.
Public Preschools in Dougherty County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
22 Schools
1,169 Schools
# Students
13,059 Students
724,977 Students
# Teachers
836 Teachers
53,908 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Dougherty County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.72
# American Indian Students
18 Students
1,833 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
63 Students
37,193 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
560 Students
140,749 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
20%
# Black Students
11,683 Students
254,068 Students
% Black Students
89%
35%
# White Students
467 Students
251,423 Students
% White Students
4%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
675 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
264 Students
39,036 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
495
50,325
# Students in K Grade:
1,073
111,016
# Students in 1st Grade:
979
115,378
# Students in 2nd Grade:
987
117,370
# Students in 3rd Grade:
926
105,120
# Students in 4th Grade:
979
105,404
# Students in 5th Grade:
957
104,855
# Students in 6th Grade:
945
3,740
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,024
2,937
# Students in 8th Grade:
972
3,170
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,125
1,490
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,019
1,554
# Students in 11th Grade:
865
1,408
# Students in 12th Grade:
713
1,210
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,922 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,137 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$208 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$185 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,922
$14,305
Spending / Student
$14,137
$13,431
Best Dougherty County School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Meadowlark Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2237 Cutts Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Lily Pond Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3495
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3495
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Doncaster Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3397
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3397
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #66.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4529 Gillionville Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-1209
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-1209
Grades: PK-5
| 780 students
Rank: #77.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Leonard Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3406
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3406
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #88.
Robert H Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1305 E 2nd Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #99.
Radium Springs Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Roxanna Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3395
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3395
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1010.
West Town Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1113 University St
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3409
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3409
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1111.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Sunset Ln
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3387
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3387
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1212.
Alice Coachman Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 W Oakridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3488
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3488
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 438-3502
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 438-3502
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 14th Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
