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Dooly County High School

Public Grades 9-12

426^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 6% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Dooly County High School is a public high school located in Vienna, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 347 students. The school is part of the Dooly County School District, which is ranked 202 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dooly County High School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Georgia high schools, with a ranking between 314 and 426 out of 429-458 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessments is significantly below the state average across all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 4.4% to 17.6% compared to the state average of 38.6% to 44.9%. In comparison, the nearby Macon County High School and Crisp County High School perform better, with proficiency rates ranging from 10.1% to 27.6% and 7.7% to 22.2%, respectively.

Dooly County High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 84.4% and 91.4% over the past few years, which is generally lower than the state average. The school also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.42% to 100% over the past few years. Despite the higher per-student spending at Dooly County High School compared to the nearby schools, the academic performance remains significantly lower, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources. The similar socioeconomic and performance challenges faced by Dooly County High School and the nearby schools present an opportunity for collaboration and shared learning to identify and implement effective strategies for improving student outcomes.

329

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,584

Per pupil spending ?

82.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

715 N 3rd St
Vienna, GA 31092

(229) 268-8181

District: Dooly County

Feeder schools for Dooly County High School:

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

Racial breakdown:

African American:

65.7%

Hispanic:

26.4%

White:

6.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 13th percentile in 2015 → 6th in 2025

Strengths

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (9% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 20% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school9%

District avg9%

Georgia avg42%

426^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 6%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From bottom 13% (2015) to bottom 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

202^nd of 206Dooly County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	7.5	426 of 452	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	9.7	420 of 458	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	7.4	425 of 442	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	23.3	314 of 429	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	7.0	409 of 410	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	7.8	405 of 438	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	11.0	390 of 428	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	11.4	389 of 420	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	15.8	368 of 426	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	15.3	380 of 435	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	20.8	374 of 425	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	28.5	342 of 425	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.3	344 of 396	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	21.2	358 of 402	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	20.2	343 of 384	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	18.0	338 of 372	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	10.7	345 of 370	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	23.3	310 of 358	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	9.5	321 of 335	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I14%-31 vs state

Biology10%-34 vs state

American Literature and Composition8%-33 vs state

United States History4%-34 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 29, 2017

amazing school Close Quote

by a teacher
Thursday, January 12, 2017

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

Schools Near Dooly County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dooly County High School	Public	9-12	715 N 3rd St	Vienna	31092	Dooly County	Dooly County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 268-8181	329	24	13.7	82.4%	20 (6.1%)	216 (65.7%)	87 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	7.5	426^th of 452 public high schools	5.8%		9.7	420^th of 458 public high schools	8.3%	6	7.5	13.8	10.4	4.4	$19,584	$3,816	$15,768
Dooly County Prep Academy	Public	5-12	200 9th St	Vienna	31092	Dooly County	Dooly County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 268-7751	1	0	5.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Crisp County High School	Public	9-12	2402 Cougar Alley	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 276-3430	978	63	15.6	99.6%	285 (29.1%)	570 (58.3%)	74 (7.6%)	19 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.9%)	13.2	402^nd of 452 public high schools	11.1%		16.6	386^th of 458 public high schools	15.7%	16	14.0	19.3	22.2	7.7	$14,718	$1,546	$13,171
Crisp RYDC	Public	5-12	130 Haralson Rd	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(222) 271-4900	16	5	3.2	81.3%	3 (18.8%)	13 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Macon County High School	Public	9-12	615 Vienna Rd	Montezuma	31063	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 472-8579	333	24	13.8	80.8%	17 (5.1%)	262 (78.7%)	44 (13.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	17.4	374^th of 452 public high schools	17.3%		15.7	392^nd of 458 public high schools	14.4%	18	21.3	13.2	27.6	13.6	$17,267	$1,609	$15,658

Frequently Asked Questions about Dooly County High School

What schools feed into Dooly County High School?

Dooly County High School is fed by the following schools:

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

Is Dooly County High School a good school?

Dooly County High School ranks in the bottom 5.8% of Georgia high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Dooly County High School?

Students at Dooly County High School are 66% African American, 26% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Dooly County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 329 students attended Dooly County High School.

What district is Dooly County High School in?

Dooly County

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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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