Dougherty Comprehensive High School

Summary:

Dougherty Comprehensive High School is a public high school in Albany, Georgia, serving 1,204 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Dougherty County School District, which is ranked 165 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dougherty Comprehensive High School faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing below state and county averages on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were much lower than the state in subjects like American Literature and Composition (16.3% vs. 42%), Algebra I (25.1% vs. 44%), and United States History (12.9% vs. 38.7%). The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 82.9% and 89.9%, which is above 80% but still lower than state and county averages. Additionally, 100% of Dougherty Comprehensive High School's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools, Dougherty Comprehensive High School performs significantly worse on the Georgia Milestones assessments. For instance, Westover High School had much higher proficiency rates in American Literature and Composition (33.9% vs. 16.3%) and Algebra I (36.2% vs. 25.1%) in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school is located very close to the South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix, which has extremely low proficiency rates on state assessments. Compared to schools in the neighboring Lee County School District, such as Lee County High School, Dougherty Comprehensive High School's performance is significantly lower.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1800 Pearce Ave
Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3310

District: Dougherty County

SchoolDigger Rank:
366^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,319

Feeder schools for Dougherty Comprehensive High School:

Elementary:	Northside Elementary School
	Radium Springs Elementary School
	Robert H Harvey Elementary School
	Turner Elementary School
Middle:	Albany Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 1,204

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.4%

Hispanic:

5.1%

White:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dougherty Comprehensive High School ranks worse than 79.9% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Dougherty County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dougherty Comprehensive High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Dougherty Comprehensive High School has the largest high school student body size in the Dougherty County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dougherty Comprehensive High School is $11,319. 1 high schools in the Dougherty County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dougherty Comprehensive High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dougherty Comprehensive High School 366^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Dougherty Comprehensive High School in the ranking list.)

Dougherty County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dougherty County 165^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dougherty Comprehensive High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	26.21	278^th	335	17.0%
2007	15.48	329^th	358	8.1%
2008	20.08	328^th	370	11.4%
2009	17.17	340^th	372	8.6%
2010	13.97	353^rd	384	8.1%
2011	10.57	379^th	402	5.7%
2012	11.08	373^rd	396	5.8%
2013	8.41	408^th	425	4.0%
2014	22.56	368^th	425	13.4%
2015	21.54	345^th	435	20.7%
2016	14.33	378^th	426	11.3%
2017	13.00	375^th	420	10.7%
2018	24.73	318^th	428	25.7%
2019	22.85	333^rd	438	24.0%
2021	8.54	399^th	410	2.7%
2022	12.94	382^nd	429	11.0%
2023	11.92	401^st	442	9.3%
2024	19.39	366^th	458	20.1%

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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 Dougherty Comprehensive 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	1256	1256
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1267	1267
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1287	1287
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1304	1304
1994	275	1072	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1356
1995	178	1143	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1331
1996	178	1143	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1331
1997	156	1141	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1308
1998	132	1171	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1314
1999	107	1190	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1309
2000	98	1205	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1310
2001	82	1145	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1233
2002	49	1087	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1138
2003	49	1087	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1138
2004	52	1129	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1184
2005	53	1110	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1171
2006	31	993	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	1	1034
2007	36	968	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	3	1017
2008	28	941	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	5	983
2009	33	865	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	3	908
2010	34	854	1	2	3	9	2	0	905
2011	31	813	2	4	4	11	4	0	869
2012	33	858	0	8	1	5	6	0	911
2013	34	810	0	17	0	0	6	0	867
2014	32	896	0	14	0	5	7	0	954
2015	36	833	0	13	0	3	6	0	891
2016	32	870	0	13	5	1	9	0	930
2017	32	873	0	20	7	1	7	0	940
2018	38	1120	1	35	19	1	12	0	1226
2019	30	1032	0	42	20	1	14	0	1139
2020	33	972	0	47	14	1	17	0	1084
2021	37	1000	0	46	8	1	17	0	1109
2022	24	1013	0	56	8	1	19	0	1121
2023	29	1089	0	61	5	0	20	0	1204

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dougherty Comprehensive High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1256	72.0	17.4	34.2
1991	1267	69.0	18.3	35.6
1992	1287	70.0	18.3	41.8
1993	1304	71.0	18.4	46.3
1994	1356	78.4	17.3	51.1
1995	1331	68.0	19.6	54.8
1996	1331	68.0	19.6	54.8
1997	1308	81.4	16.1	66.5
1998	1314	71.4	18.4	68.3
1999	1309	74.8	17.5	65
2000	1310	72.0	18.2	70.7
2001	1233	74.0	16.7	67.3
2002	1138	67.3	16.9	88.7
2003	1138	67.3	16.9	88.7
2004	1184	64.8	18.3	67.3
2005	1171	68.4	17.1	67.3
2006	1034	65.1	15.9	65.8
2007	1017	67.0	15.2	73.1
2008	983	61.5	16.0	75.8
2009	908	57.7	15.7	80.3
2010	905	55.3	16.3	83.9
2011	869	50.5	17.2	86.4
2012	911	54.7	16.6	81.4
2013	867	48.5	17.8	90.5
2014	954	55.1	17.3	99.7
2015	891	52.0	17.1	100
2016	930	50.0	18.6	99.7
2017	940	52.5	17.9	100
2018	1226	71.3	17.1	n/a
2019	1139	66.8	17.0	100
2020	1084	64.8	16.7	100
2021	1109	56.3	19.6	100
2022	1121	59.0	19.0	n/a
2023	1204	67.0	17.9	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 Dougherty Comprehensive High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1256	72.0	17.4	34.2
1991	1267	69.0	18.3	35.6
1992	1287	70.0	18.3	41.8
1993	1304	71.0	18.4	46.3
1994	1356	78.4	17.3	51.1
1995	1331	68.0	19.6	54.8
1996	1331	68.0	19.6	54.8
1997	1308	81.4	16.1	66.5
1998	1314	71.4	18.4	68.3
1999	1309	74.8	17.5	65
2000	1310	72.0	18.2	70.7
2001	1233	74.0	16.7	67.3
2002	1138	67.3	16.9	88.7
2003	1138	67.3	16.9	88.7
2004	1184	64.8	18.3	67.3
2005	1171	68.4	17.1	67.3
2006	1034	65.1	15.9	65.8
2007	1017	67.0	15.2	73.1
2008	983	61.5	16.0	75.8
2009	908	57.7	15.7	80.3
2010	905	55.3	16.3	83.9
2011	869	50.5	17.2	86.4
2012	911	54.7	16.6	81.4
2013	867	48.5	17.8	90.5
2014	954	55.1	17.3	99.7
2015	891	52.0	17.1	100
2016	930	50.0	18.6	99.7
2017	940	52.5	17.9	100
2018	1226	71.3	17.1	n/a
2019	1139	66.8	17.0	100
2020	1084	64.8	16.7	100
2021	1109	56.3	19.6	100
2022	1121	59.0	19.0	n/a
2023	1204	67.0	17.9	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 Dougherty Comprehensive High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,789 (18.7%)	$7,756 (81.3%)	$9,545
2018	$1,512 (14.6%)	$8,839 (85.4%)	$10,351
2019	$1,335 (11.8%)	$9,984 (88.2%)	$11,319

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dougherty Comprehensive High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 333^rd of 438 High schools	Ranks 401^st of 442 High schools	14.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Dougherty Comprehensive High School)	14.6	11	3.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Dougherty County)	17.2	16.7	0.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Dougherty Comprehensive High School)	13.4	19.9	6.5%
End of Course Biology (Dougherty County)	28	27.4	0.6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Dougherty Comprehensive High School)	32.8	10.4	22.4%
End of Course United States History (Dougherty County)	20.4	12.6	7.8%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1139	1204	5.7%
African American	1032	1089	5.5%
American Indian	20	5	75%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	42	61	45.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	30	29	3.3%
Two or More Races	14	20	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Dougherty Comprehensive High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dougherty Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	1800 Pearce Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3310	1,204	67	17.9	100.0%	29 (2.4%)	1,089 (90.4%)	61 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (1.7%)	19.4	366^th of 458 public high schools	20.1%		11.9	401^st of 442 public high schools	9.3%	35	16.3	25.1	27.7	12.9									$11,319	$1,335	$9,984
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix	Public	6-12	1800 Massey Drive	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	No	(229) 431-1218	47	12	3.9	100.0%	4 (8.5%)	41 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	4.1	455^th of 458 public high schools	0.7%					(n/a)		0.0	3.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	11.8	0.0	4.3	5.9	5.9	13.3
Monroe High School	Public	9-12	900 Lippitt Dr	Albany	31701	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3316	1,078	66	16.4	100.0%	16 (1.5%)	1,016 (94.2%)	33 (3.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.9%)	18	376^th of 458 public high schools	17.9%		11.3	406^th of 442 public high schools	8.1%	30	11.2	21.0	24.6	21.6									$11,396	$1,439	$9,956
Westover High School	Public	9-12	2600 Partridge Dr	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3320	1,360	64	21.2	100.0%	51 (3.8%)	1,231 (90.5%)	45 (3.3%)	10 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (1.5%)	36.5	257^th of 458 public high schools	43.9%		29.1	288^th of 442 public high schools	34.8%	31	33.9	36.2	38.5	22.7									$9,898	$941	$8,957
Lee County High School	Public	9-12	1 Trojan Way	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-2260	1,429	78	18.3	35.6%	865 (60.5%)	379 (26.5%)	66 (4.6%)	56 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (4.3%)	87.9	28^th of 458 public high schools	93.9%		81.2	40^th of 442 public high schools	91.0%	12	56.7	46.7	55.6	71.0									$9,096	$354	$8,742
Lee High School 9th Grade Campus	Public	8-12	370 Leslie Hwy	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-3590	545	35	15.7	44.0%	327 (60.0%)	151 (27.7%)	24 (4.4%)	14 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.3%)	75.3	69^th of 458 public high schools	84.9%		57.1	134^th of 442 public high schools	69.7%	65		71.0	59.0										$8,485	$368	$8,117
Worth County High School	Public	9-12	407 W Bryant Dr	Sylvester	31791	Worth County	Worth County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 776-8625	863	47	18.4	100.0%	504 (58.4%)	283 (32.8%)	31 (3.6%)	14 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.4%)	41.8	231^st of 458 public high schools	49.6%		53	156^th of 442 public high schools	64.7%	75	35.6	19.2	36.0	51.8									$10,330	$523	$9,806
Worth County Achievement Center	Public	6-12	103 Eldridge St	Sylvester	31791	Worth County	Worth County	No	No	No	No	(229) 463-3056	21	2	14.0	100.0%	12 (57.1%)	8 (38.1%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$10,505	$121	$10,384

Frequently Asked Questions about Dougherty Comprehensive High School

Is Dougherty Comprehensive High School a good school?

Dougherty Comprehensive High School ranks in the bottom 20.1% of Georgia high schools.

What schools feed into Dougherty Comprehensive High School?

Dougherty Comprehensive High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northside Elementary School
Elementary : Radium Springs Elementary School
Elementary : Robert H Harvey Elementary School
Elementary : Turner Elementary School
Middle : Albany Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Dougherty Comprehensive High School?

Students at Dougherty Comprehensive High School are 90% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Dougherty Comprehensive High School in?

Dougherty County

How many students attend Dougherty Comprehensive High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,204 students attended Dougherty Comprehensive High School.

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