Dodge County High School

Summary:

Dodge County High School is a public high school located in Eastman, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 834 students. The school is part of the Dodge County School District, which is ranked 130 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dodge County High School has maintained strong graduation rates, with a 94.4% four-year graduation rate in the 2021-2022 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's test scores on the Georgia Milestones Assessments have been consistently lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 21.9% in Algebra I to 39.6% in Biology, compared to the state averages of 44% and 44.7%, respectively. Additionally, Dodge County High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 67.75% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as West Laurens High School, Dodge County High School generally performs worse on standardized test scores and graduation rates. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, from 169 out of 438 Georgia high schools in 2018-2019 to 249 out of 458 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school is not keeping pace with improvements in other high schools across the state. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to focus on targeted academic interventions, professional development for teachers, and strategies to support students from low-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 350 Pearl Bates Ave
       Eastman, GA  31023


(478) 374-7711

District: Dodge County

SchoolDigger Rank:
249th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,647 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  834

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.6%
African American:
31.2%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dodge County High School ranks worse than 54.4% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.36. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Dodge County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dodge County High School is $8,647.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dodge County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dodge County High School 249th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Dodge County High School in the ranking list.)

Dodge County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dodge County 130th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dodge County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 65.07 111th 370 70.0%
2009 56.44 164th 372 55.9%
2010 51.87 187th 384 51.3%
2011 49.84 223rd 402 44.5%
2012 54.71 172nd 396 56.6%
2013 49.85 218th 425 48.7%
2014 48.37 226th 425 46.8%
2015 50.19 151st 435 65.3%
2016 46.41 176th 426 58.7%
2017 46.00 167th 420 60.2%
2018 52.37 151st 428 64.7%
2019 49.33 169th 438 61.4%
2021 31.45 258th 410 37.1%
2022 25.63 299th 429 30.3%
2023 31.45 280th 442 36.7%
2024 38.36 249th 458 45.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Dodge County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dodge County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 644 332 5 12 1 n/a n/a 7 1001
2008 616 357 7 14 0 n/a n/a 10 1004
2009 553 364 9 18 0 n/a n/a 19 963
2010 525 379 6 15 0 0 25 0 950
2011 535 396 8 20 1 0 20 0 980
2012 516 361 7 17 0 0 22 0 923
2013 514 346 6 20 0 0 16 0 902
2014 514 318 3 23 0 4 10 0 872
2015 535 320 4 23 0 1 13 0 896
2016 520 292 4 25 0 1 15 0 857
2017 511 280 3 27 0 1 18 0 840
2018 505 298 3 33 2 0 23 0 864
2019 492 300 1 33 1 0 29 0 856
2020 501 279 5 40 1 0 27 0 853
2021 493 274 8 49 1 0 28 0 853
2022 473 272 7 49 2 2 33 0 838
2023 472 260 7 62 4 3 26 0 834

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dodge County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 1001 57.6 17.4 59
2008 1004 57.4 17.5 59.1
2009 963 60.1 16.0 64.3
2010 950 58.9 16.1 62.3
2011 980 55.0 17.8 64.5
2012 923 53.8 17.1 63.5
2013 902 53.2 16.9 66.3
2014 872 49.8 17.5 66.9
2015 896 54.0 16.5 64.5
2016 857 55.0 15.5 65
2017 840 53.6 15.6 64.6
2018 864 52.8 16.3 72.9
2019 856 53.6 15.9 67.8
2020 853 52.6 16.2 57.8
2021 853 53.6 15.9 55.5
2022 838 54.1 15.4 n/a
2023 834 55.3 15.0 67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dodge County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 1001 57.6 17.4 59
2008 1004 57.4 17.5 59.1
2009 963 60.1 16.0 64.3
2010 950 58.9 16.1 62.3
2011 980 55.0 17.8 64.5
2012 923 53.8 17.1 63.5
2013 902 53.2 16.9 66.3
2014 872 49.8 17.5 66.9
2015 896 54.0 16.5 64.5
2016 857 55.0 15.5 65
2017 840 53.6 15.6 64.6
2018 864 52.8 16.3 72.9
2019 856 53.6 15.9 67.8
2020 853 52.6 16.2 57.8
2021 853 53.6 15.9 55.5
2022 838 54.1 15.4 n/a
2023 834 55.3 15.0 67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dodge County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $825 (9.3%) $8,007 (90.6%) $8,833
2018 $758 (8.9%) $7,723 (91.1%) $8,481
2019 $767 (8.9%) $7,880 (91.1%) $8,647

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dodge County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 169th of 438 High schoolsRanks 280th of 442 High schools
 24.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Dodge County High School)29.819.4
 10.4%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Dodge County)28.517.3
 11.2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Dodge County High School)37.67.9
 29.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dodge County)49.414.8
 34.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Dodge County High School)46.448.2
 1.8%
   End of Course Biology (Dodge County)4547
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Dodge County High School)48.123.3
 24.8%
   End of Course United States History (Dodge County)46.521.3
 25.2%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students856834
 2.6%
African American300260
 13.3%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian17
 600%
Hispanic3362
 87.9%
Pacific Islander03
White492472
 4.1%
Two or More Races2926
 10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.8%67.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dodge County High School

Dodge County High School ranks 249th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Dodge County High School is fed by the following schools:

Middle : Dodge County Middle School

Students at Dodge County High School are 57% White, 31% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 834 students attended Dodge County High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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