Dooly County High School

Dooly County High School is a regular public high school located in Vienna, Georgia, serving students from ninth through twelfth grade. With an enrollment of 347 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1, the school provides a relatively personalized learning environment with 25 full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s setting is in a rural area where community support plays a significant role.

Dooly County High School has a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks at number 1789 among the 2271 high schools in Georgia, placing it around the 21st percentile for academic performance. The school's math proficiency rate is particularly low at 6% proficient or above, while reading proficiency stands at 16%, indicating areas where the school is focusing on student development and growth. Dooly County High School serves a community that values education and works to support its students despite the challenges presented by lower test scores.

The rural setting offers a close-knit atmosphere for students to grow and learn together.

While current test scores at Dooly County High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Dooly County High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.