Summary:
The 31707 zip code area of Dougherty County, Georgia is home to 6 schools - 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Dougherty County school district. While the district as a whole struggles, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools in this area show promise.
Lake Park Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state on standardized tests, with over 60% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the other elementary schools - Alice Coachman and West Town - have significantly lower test scores and 0-1 star ratings, indicating they are struggling schools in need of improvement. Sherwood Acres Elementary shows stronger results than the district average but still lags behind Lake Park.
At the secondary level, Westover High School had a 93.3% 4-year graduation rate in 2021-2022, above the state average. However, the middle and high school in this area struggle with proficiency rates often under 30% on state assessments. Across all schools, 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating very high poverty levels that likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by these schools.
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