Dooly County Elementary School

Summary:

Dooly County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pinehurst, Georgia, serving 507 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dooly County School District, which is ranked 201 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dooly County Elementary School consistently performs significantly below the state average in proficiency rates for the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 8.6% to 21.4% in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 37% to 48.2%. The school has been ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools for the past several years, consistently ranking between 1,031 and 1,209 out of around 1,250 schools, and has received a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. This is likely due to the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which ranges from 100% in recent years, and its relatively low per-student spending, which ranges from $9,073 to $9,460 in recent years, below the state average.

When comparing Dooly County Elementary School to nearby schools, such as Morningside Elementary School and Kings Chapel Elementary School in the Houston County district, it is clear that Dooly County Elementary significantly underperforms its peers, with proficiency rates that are 2-3 times higher across all subject areas. This suggests the school is struggling to improve student outcomes despite its resources and efforts, and highlights the challenges faced by high-poverty schools in providing adequate resources and support for their students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11949 US Highway 41
Pinehurst, GA 31070

(229) 645-3421

District: Dooly County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1209^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,073

Students who attend Dooly County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dooly County Middle School
High:	Dooly County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 511

Racial breakdown:

African American:

65.0%

Hispanic:

22.3%

White:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dooly County Elementary School ranks worse than 96.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65%), Hispanic (22.3%), White (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dooly County Elementary School is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Dooly County Elementary School employs 32.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dooly County Elementary School is $9,073.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dooly County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dooly County:

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

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Rank History for Dooly County Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	20.45	953^rd	1101	13.4%
2007	17.18	1006^th	1125	10.6%
2008	8.16	1087^th	1134	4.1%
2009	7.72	1096^th	1133	3.3%
2010	7.67	1132^nd	1183	4.3%
2011	12.70	1108^th	1212	8.6%
2012	11.17	1103^rd	1201	8.2%
2013	17.18	1066^th	1225	13.0%
2014	15.88	1088^th	1231	11.6%
2015	11.51	1148^th	1240	7.4%
2016	11.18	1147^th	1233	7.0%
2017	9.58	1129^th	1205	6.3%
2018	13.14	1074^th	1209	11.2%
2019	8.36	1174^th	1234	4.9%
2021	12.07	1096^th	1214	9.7%
2022	17.44	1031^st	1244	17.1%
2023	13.01	1120^th	1242	9.8%
2024	8.94	1209^th	1248	3.1%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dooly County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	109	644	5	97	0	n/a	n/a	0	855
2005	78	612	6	93	0	n/a	n/a	19	808
2006	78	631	4	97	0	n/a	n/a	25	835
2007	72	644	6	98	0	n/a	n/a	25	845
2008	78	610	6	89	0	n/a	n/a	29	812
2009	66	578	9	99	0	n/a	n/a	29	781
2010	85	578	13	117	0	0	5	0	798
2011	89	572	8	112	1	0	7	0	789
2012	100	561	11	129	1	0	9	0	811
2013	97	543	8	129	1	0	11	0	789
2014	74	535	4	132	1	0	14	0	760
2015	91	531	2	128	19	0	25	0	796
2016	70	507	2	152	0	0	17	0	748
2017	64	462	2	138	1	0	13	0	680
2018	64	442	5	129	0	0	22	0	662
2019	53	441	4	114	0	0	19	0	631
2020	54	421	3	120	1	0	17	0	616
2021	44	380	2	107	1	0	13	0	547
2022	51	340	3	104	1	0	11	0	510
2023	51	338	1	102	1	0	14	0	507
2024	44	332	3	114	1	0	17	0	511

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	855	30.0	28.5	85.1
2005	808	56.4	14.3	88
2006	835	56.9	14.7	87.4
2007	845	55.0	15.4	87.7
2008	812	52.8	15.4	91.8
2009	781	56.8	13.8	100.1
2010	798	53.1	15.0	96.2
2011	789	46.8	16.8	88.1
2012	811	44.8	18.1	93.5
2013	789	44.6	17.6	94.2
2014	760	40.5	18.7	99.6
2015	796	41.0	19.4	100
2016	748	41.0	18.2	99.6
2017	680	38.3	17.7	71.8
2018	662	38.8	17.0	65.4
2019	631	34.3	18.3	83.2
2020	616	32.5	18.9	100
2021	547	32.7	16.7	100
2022	510	38.0	13.4	n/a
2023	507	33.5	15.1	100
2024	511	32.4	15.7	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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	855	30.0	28.5	85.1
2005	808	56.4	14.3	88
2006	835	56.9	14.7	87.4
2007	845	55.0	15.4	87.7
2008	812	52.8	15.4	91.8
2009	781	56.8	13.8	100.1
2010	798	53.1	15.0	96.2
2011	789	46.8	16.8	88.1
2012	811	44.8	18.1	93.5
2013	789	44.6	17.6	94.2
2014	760	40.5	18.7	99.6
2015	796	41.0	19.4	100
2016	748	41.0	18.2	99.6
2017	680	38.3	17.7	71.8
2018	662	38.8	17.0	65.4
2019	631	34.3	18.3	83.2
2020	616	32.5	18.9	100
2021	547	32.7	16.7	100
2022	510	38.0	13.4	n/a
2023	507	33.5	15.1	100
2024	511	32.4	15.7	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dooly County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,275 (13.9%)	$7,876 (86.1%)	$9,151
2018	$1,269 (13.4%)	$8,191 (86.6%)	$9,460
2019	$1,334 (14.7%)	$7,739 (85.3%)	$9,073

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dooly County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1174^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1120^th of 1242 Elementary schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dooly County Elementary School)	18.6	12.5	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dooly County)	18.6	12.5	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dooly County Elementary School)	11.3	12.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dooly County)	11.3	12.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dooly County Elementary School)	16	5.9	10.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dooly County)	16	5.9	10.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dooly County Elementary School)	10.6	19.1	8.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dooly County)	10.6	19.1	8.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dooly County Elementary School)	17	15.8	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dooly County)	17	15.8	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dooly County Elementary School)	11	7.9	3.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dooly County)	11	7.9	3.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Dooly County Elementary School)	6	27.6	21.6%
5th Grade Science (Dooly County)	6	27.6	21.6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	631	507	19.7%
African American	441	338	23.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	114	102	10.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	53	51	3.8%
Two or More Races	19	14	26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.2%	100%	16.8%

Schools Near Dooly County Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dooly County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11949 US Highway 41	Pinehurst	31070	Dooly County	Dooly County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 645-3421	511	32	15.7	100.0%	44 (8.6%)	332 (65.0%)	114 (22.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	8.9	1209^th of 1248 public elementary schools	3.1%		13	1120^th of 1242 public elementary schools	9.8%	89	11.1	8.6	12.9	15.7	21.4	11.4	12.9	$9,073	$1,334	$7,739
Crisp County Pre-K	Public	PK	802 E 24th Ave	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	No	(229) 276-3410	222	12	18.5	100.0%	61 (27.5%)	134 (60.4%)	12 (5.4%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Crisp County Elementary School	Public	4-5	1001 W 24th Ave	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 276-3420	451	41	11.1	100.0%	120 (26.6%)	266 (59.0%)	38 (8.4%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	16.8	1065^th of 1248 public elementary schools	14.7%		16.2	1077^th of 1242 public elementary schools	13.3%	12		12.1	26.6		20.1	22.4	24.3	$8,944	$972	$7,972
Pulaski County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	70 Red Devil Drive	Hawkinsville	31036	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 783-7275	640	43	15.0	97.7%	285 (44.5%)	273 (42.7%)	35 (5.5%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.5%)	40.9	682^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	45.4%		40.1	684^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.9%	2	43.0	20.5	32.9	52.7	37.2	32.9	24.7	$9,065	$1,243	$7,821
Crisp County Primary School	Public	K-3	330 Old Hatley Rd	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 276-3450	968	79	12.2	100.0%	248 (25.6%)	591 (61.1%)	71 (7.3%)	14 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.4%)								(n/a)	12.8			23.0				$10,645	$1,520	$9,124
Tucker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Tucker Rd	Perry	31069	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 988-6278	493	37	13.2	64.1%	243 (49.3%)	177 (35.9%)	32 (6.5%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.9%)	46.2	608^th of 1248 public elementary schools	51.3%		40.1	686^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.8%	78	36.9	33.3	49.4	47.7	44.9	32.9	24.7	$9,511	$566	$8,945
Macon County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Ga Highway 128	Oglethorpe	31068	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 472-6563	535	37	14.3	100.0%	36 (6.7%)	414 (77.4%)	74 (13.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	12.3	1151^st of 1248 public elementary schools	7.8%		13.2	1116^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.1%	35	16.5	11.3	17.0	19.0	22.6	13.5	19.2	$11,101	$1,490	$9,611
Morningside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1206 Morningside Dr	Perry	31069	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 988-6261	484	36	13.4	90.1%	111 (22.9%)	310 (64.0%)	28 (5.8%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.4%)	54.5	509^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.2%		46.4	604^th of 1242 public elementary schools	51.4%	95	37.3	34.1	56.8	48.0	40.2	37.0	44.4	$10,441	$664	$9,778
Kings Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	460 Arena Rd	Perry	31069	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(478) 988-6273	655	41	15.9	42.9%	484 (73.9%)	102 (15.6%)	34 (5.2%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.4%)	84	189^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.9%		86	172^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	86.2%	17	63.0	39.8	73.7	79.3	60.2	59.6	57.6	$10,016	$193	$9,824

Frequently Asked Questions about Dooly County Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Dooly County Elementary School?

Students at Dooly County Elementary School are 65% African American, 22% Hispanic, 9% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Dooly County Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 511 students attended Dooly County Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Dooly County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dooly County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dooly County Middle School
High : Dooly County High School

What district is Dooly County Elementary School in?

Dooly County

Is Dooly County Elementary School a good school?

Dooly County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.1% of Georgia elementary schools.

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