Top Rankings
Dooly County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,113 students in Dooly County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Dooly County School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
1,113 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dooly 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
24%
19%
% Black
66%
36%
% White
8%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,391 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,049 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,391
$14,305
Spending / Student
$15,049
$13,431
Best Dooly County School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dooly County Prep Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 9th St
Vienna, GA 31092
(229) 268-7751
Vienna, GA 31092
(229) 268-7751
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students
Rank: #22.
Dooly County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 N 3rd St
Vienna, GA 31092
(229) 268-8181
Vienna, GA 31092
(229) 268-8181
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Dooly County Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11949 Us Highway 41
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Dooly County Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11949 Us Highway 41
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dooly County School District?
Dooly County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,113 students.
What is the rank of Dooly County School District?
Dooly County School District is ranked #217 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dooly County School District?
66% of Dooly County School District students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dooly County School District?
Dooly County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Dooly County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,049 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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