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#984 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 43% in state

Dodge County High School

High School · Dodge County · Eastman, GA

A high school in Eastman, GA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

350 Pearl Bates Ave, Eastman, GA 31023

  • Math 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-20.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-17.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$14,031
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at Dodge County High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dodge County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,688/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eastman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$47,558

Median home value

$115,500

Median rent

$696/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

24%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dac (dodge County Achievement Center)Enrollment path unverified4.06–121.5 mi52Compare →
Eastman Youth Development CampusEnrollment path unverified5.95–123.0 mi34Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Dodge County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dodge County High School is listed in Dodge County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dodge County High School

Dodge County High School is a public high school in Eastman, GA, part of Dodge County, serving approximately 820 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #984 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dodge County High School

What grades does Dodge County High School serve?

Dodge County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dodge County High School?

Dodge County High School has an enrollment of approximately 820 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodge County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dodge County High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dodge County High School rank in GA?

Dodge County High School ranks #984 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Dodge County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dodge County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dodge County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dodge County High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dodge County High School a charter school?

No, Dodge County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dodge County High School a Title I school?

No, Dodge County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dodge County High School?

60.7% of students at Dodge County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
820
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Dodge County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 31023)
14,257
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
41.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31023; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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