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:
1209th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Dooly County Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  507

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.7%
Hispanic:
20.1%
White:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Dooly County Elementary School ranks worse than 96.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.94. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

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 Elementary School

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

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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

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

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

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 1174th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1120th 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)18.612.5
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dooly County)18.612.5
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dooly County Elementary School)11.312.3
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dooly County)11.312.3
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dooly County Elementary School)165.9
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dooly County)165.9
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dooly County Elementary School)10.619.1
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dooly County)10.619.1
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dooly County Elementary School)1715.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dooly County)1715.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dooly County Elementary School)117.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dooly County)117.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Dooly County Elementary School)627.6
 21.6%
   5th Grade Science (Dooly County)627.6
 21.6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students631507
 19.7%
African American441338
 23.4%
American Indian01
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic114102
 10.5%
Pacific Islander00
White5351
 3.8%
Two or More Races1914
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.2%100%
 16.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dooly County Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 507 students attended Dooly County Elementary School.

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

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

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

Students at Dooly County Elementary School are 67% African American, 20% Hispanic, 10% White, 3% Two or more races.


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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