Dougherty County School District
School District · Albany, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,742
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,742
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Dougherty County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dougherty County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Albany · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Park Elementary School
Albany · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Albany · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#154 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,742
+$4,614 vs Georgia median
District size
13,059 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Dougherty County ranks #154 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Dougherty County's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet (9.5/10), Lake Park Elementary School (7.5/10), and International Studies Elementary Charter School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.5/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Dougherty County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dougherty County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dougherty County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake Park Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | International Studies Elementary Charter School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln Elementary Magnet School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Morningside Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Sherwood Acres Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Lamar Reese School of the Arts | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Dougherty Comprehensive High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Westover High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Robert H Harvey Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dougherty County
Dougherty County is a Albany, Georgia school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 13,059 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $18,742 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Dougherty County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Dougherty County students show an average math proficiency of 38.0% and ELA proficiency of 42.4%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Dougherty County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dougherty County with test data.
Schools in Dougherty County
22 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Albany
- Total Enrollment
- 13,059
- Teachers (FTE)
- 929
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dougherty County?
Dougherty County has 22 schools in total — 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dougherty County?
The average composite rating for Dougherty County is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dougherty County?
Dougherty County spends $18,742 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dougherty County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dougherty County is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dougherty County?
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet is the highest-rated school in Dougherty County with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Dougherty County?
Across schools in Dougherty County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dougherty County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Dougherty County has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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