Dooly County High School

Summary:

Dooly County High School is a public high school located in Vienna, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 340 students. The school is part of the Dooly County School District, which is ranked 201 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dooly County High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools, with a ranking of 420 out of 458 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Dooly County High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with test scores that are significantly below the state average across all subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.6% of students were proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to the state average of 42%. The school's four-year graduation rate has also seen a decline, dropping from 90.2% in 2019-2020 to 86.1% in 2021-2022, though still higher than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the past three school years.

Interestingly, Dooly County High School performs significantly worse than the nearby Macon County High School and Crisp County High School on key metrics such as test scores and graduation rates. For example, in 2023-2024, Macon County High School had 14.7% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to Dooly County High School's 17.6%. The school's consistently low ranking and lack of improvement over the years suggest that more targeted interventions and support may be needed to address these issues and improve outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 715 N 3rd St
       Vienna, GA  31092


(229) 268-8181

District: Dooly County

SchoolDigger Rank:
420th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,872 Help


Feeder schools for Dooly County High School:

Elementary:    Dooly County Elementary School
Middle:    Dooly County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.8%
Hispanic:
22.1%
White:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dooly County High School ranks worse than 91.7% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.71. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Dooly 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 Dooly County High School is $13,872.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dooly County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dooly County High School 420th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Dooly County High School in the ranking list.)

Dooly County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dooly County 201st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dooly County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 9.51 321st 335 4.2%
2007 23.25 310th 358 13.4%
2008 10.70 345th 370 6.8%
2009 17.96 338th 372 9.1%
2010 20.22 343rd 384 10.7%
2011 21.22 358th 402 10.9%
2012 20.29 344th 396 13.1%
2013 28.54 342nd 425 19.5%
2014 20.82 374th 425 12.0%
2015 15.30 380th 435 12.6%
2016 15.79 368th 426 13.6%
2017 11.43 389th 420 7.4%
2018 11.00 390th 428 8.9%
2019 7.84 405th 438 7.5%
2021 6.99 409th 410 0.2%
2022 23.31 314th 429 26.8%
2023 7.40 425th 442 3.8%
2024 9.71 420th 458 8.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Open Quote amazing school Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, January 12, 2017

Open Quote Dooly needs a leader from within. There are plenty of capable people who have the insight and skill set to address the weak areas and move forward towards success. Mr. McCray lacks both the insight and skill set to be effective in the capacity of principal. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dooly County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 890 890
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 459 459
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 439 439
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 451 451
1994 66 371 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1995 98 409 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1996 98 409 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1997 99 393 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1998 94 415 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1999 81 404 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2000 75 419 4 12 4 n/a n/a 0 514
2001 76 383 6 10 5 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 51 273 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 51 273 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 48 288 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2005 37 290 0 21 0 n/a n/a 3 351
2006 39 292 1 20 0 n/a n/a 5 357
2007 33 311 1 29 0 n/a n/a 9 383
2008 28 311 0 26 0 n/a n/a 10 375
2009 32 317 0 32 0 n/a n/a 7 388
2010 35 275 2 36 0 0 7 0 355
2011 35 279 1 34 1 0 3 0 353
2012 33 261 3 37 1 0 5 0 340
2013 32 267 3 44 1 0 3 0 350
2014 18 287 2 56 1 0 5 0 369
2015 27 264 3 54 0 0 8 0 356
2016 35 295 0 53 0 0 6 0 389
2017 30 287 0 48 1 0 6 0 372
2018 23 270 1 42 1 0 3 0 340
2019 23 258 1 43 1 0 3 0 329
2020 24 247 2 50 1 0 3 0 327
2021 28 252 2 63 2 0 2 0 349
2022 18 215 1 70 2 0 4 0 310
2023 28 227 1 75 1 0 8 0 340

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 Dooly County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 890 58.0 15.3 n/a
1991 459 33.0 13.9 65.8
1992 439 34.0 12.9 64.2
1993 451 33.0 13.7 61.2
1994 440 32.0 13.8 95
1995 513 30.0 17.1 76
1996 513 30.0 17.1 76
1997 501 32.6 15.4 84
1998 518 31.7 16.3 79
1999 494 32.4 15.2 84
2000 514 35.1 14.6 83.9
2001 480 33.0 14.5 83.8
2002 343 29.0 11.8 84
2003 343 29.0 11.8 84
2004 358 25.4 14.1 84.1
2005 351 27.7 12.7 83
2006 357 29.2 12.2 85.2
2007 383 29.7 12.9 86.1
2008 375 29.2 12.8 95.3
2009 388 30.2 12.8 78.2
2010 355 28.8 12.3 77.2
2011 353 26.3 13.4 77.9
2012 340 27.0 12.5 83.2
2013 350 26.0 13.4 89.1
2014 369 25.4 14.5 99.2
2015 356 26.0 13.6 100
2016 389 21.0 18.5 99.2
2017 372 24.5 15.1 56.2
2018 340 23.8 14.2 55.6
2019 329 24.6 13.3 42.9
2020 327 20.3 16.1 100
2021 349 26.5 13.1 100
2022 310 25.2 12.3 n/a
2023 340 24.5 13.8 100

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 Dooly County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 890 58.0 15.3 n/a
1991 459 33.0 13.9 65.8
1992 439 34.0 12.9 64.2
1993 451 33.0 13.7 61.2
1994 440 32.0 13.8 95
1995 513 30.0 17.1 76
1996 513 30.0 17.1 76
1997 501 32.6 15.4 84
1998 518 31.7 16.3 79
1999 494 32.4 15.2 84
2000 514 35.1 14.6 83.9
2001 480 33.0 14.5 83.8
2002 343 29.0 11.8 84
2003 343 29.0 11.8 84
2004 358 25.4 14.1 84.1
2005 351 27.7 12.7 83
2006 357 29.2 12.2 85.2
2007 383 29.7 12.9 86.1
2008 375 29.2 12.8 95.3
2009 388 30.2 12.8 78.2
2010 355 28.8 12.3 77.2
2011 353 26.3 13.4 77.9
2012 340 27.0 12.5 83.2
2013 350 26.0 13.4 89.1
2014 369 25.4 14.5 99.2
2015 356 26.0 13.6 100
2016 389 21.0 18.5 99.2
2017 372 24.5 15.1 56.2
2018 340 23.8 14.2 55.6
2019 329 24.6 13.3 42.9
2020 327 20.3 16.1 100
2021 349 26.5 13.1 100
2022 310 25.2 12.3 n/a
2023 340 24.5 13.8 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dooly County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,828 (15.3%) $10,125 (84.7%) $11,953
2018 $2,033 (16.5%) $10,279 (83.5%) $12,312
2019 $1,576 (11.4%) $12,296 (88.6%) $13,872

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dooly 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 405th of 438 High schoolsRanks 425th of 442 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Dooly County High School)18.68.5
 10.1%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Dooly County)18.28.4
 9.8%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Dooly County High School)1.53.2
 1.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dooly County)1.53.2
 1.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Dooly County High School)9.32.9
 6.4%
   End of Course Biology (Dooly County)8.72.7
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Dooly County High School)14.33.3
 11%
   End of Course United States History (Dooly County)13.93.3
 10.6%
   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 Students329340
 3.3%
African American258227
 12%
American Indian11
Asian11
Hispanic4375
 74.4%
Pacific Islander00
White2328
 21.7%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%100%
 57.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dooly County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Dooly County High School.

Students at Dooly County High School are 67% African American, 22% Hispanic, 8% White, 2% Two or more races.

Dooly County High School ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Georgia high schools.

Dooly County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dooly County Elementary School
Middle : Dooly County Middle 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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