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Westover High School

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Westover High School ranks 286 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

286^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 37% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Westover High School is a public high school in Albany, Georgia, serving 1,323 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Dougherty County School District, which is ranked 163 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westover High School consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Milestones Assessments was significantly lower than the state and district averages in subjects like American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. Additionally, Westover's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 84.4% to 95.7%, with the most recent rate being 85.4% in the 2023-2024 school year. This is still lower than the graduation rates of the nearby Dougherty Comprehensive High School and Monroe High School, which both had an 85.4% graduation rate in the same year.

Westover High School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.74% to 100% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. This suggests that the school is serving a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the lower test scores and graduation rates. Despite these challenges, the data indicates that there is room for improvement, and with targeted interventions and resource allocation, Westover High School may be able to improve its academic outcomes and provide a better educational experience for its students.

1,234

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,488

Per pupil spending ?

88.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2600 Partridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707

(229) 431-3320

District: Dougherty County

Feeder schools for Westover High School:

Elementary:	Lake Park Elementary School
	Live Oak Elementary School
	Sherwood Acres Elementary School
Middle:	Merry Acres Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.5%

Hispanic:

3.2%

White:

3.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 33rd percentile in 2015 → 37th in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Dougherty County

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (31% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Biology scores 17 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg24%

Georgia avg42%

286^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 37%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to bottom 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4High Schools in the Dougherty County

163^rd of 206Dougherty 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	32.3	286 of 452	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.5	257 of 458	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.1	288 of 442	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.7	309 of 429	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.1	283 of 410	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.2	290 of 438	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.5	246 of 428	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.8	253 of 420	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	28.4	298 of 426	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	30.8	290 of 435	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	30.4	332 of 425	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	42.4	267 of 425	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.7	247 of 396	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.9	247 of 402	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.1	231 of 384	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.5	220 of 372	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.5	192 of 370	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	50.6	184 of 358	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	55.5	135 of 335	59.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I36%-9 vs state

American Literature and Composition36%-5 vs state

Biology27%-17 vs state

United States History26%-13 vs state

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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)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)		Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)		Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th 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
Westover High School	Public	9-12	2600 Partridge Dr	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3320	1,234	70	17.6	88.5%	38 (3.1%)	1,117 (90.5%)	40 (3.2%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (2.1%)	32.3	286^th of 452 public high schools	36.7%		36.5	257^th of 458 public high schools	43.9%	29	35.7	36.0	26.8	25.6							$14,488	$1,928	$12,560
Monroe High School	Public	9-12	900 Lippitt Dr	Albany	31701	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3316	1,189	67	17.7	100.0%	22 (1.9%)	1,110 (93.4%)	38 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.2%)	19	364^th of 452 public high schools	19.5%		18	376^th of 458 public high schools	17.9%	12	18.6	17.3	24.3	22.0							$14,564	$2,161	$12,403
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	73	6	13.2	100.0%	2 (2.7%)	69 (94.5%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.1	446^th of 452 public high schools	1.3%		4.1	455^th of 458 public high schools	0.7%	9		5.3	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Dougherty Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	1800 Pearce Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3310	1,191	78	15.2	100.0%	20 (1.7%)	1,073 (90.1%)	78 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.3%)	14	395^th of 452 public high schools	12.6%		19.4	366^th of 458 public high schools	20.1%	29	14.4	24.5	14.8	21.0							$15,775	$2,058	$13,717
Lee County High School	Public	9-12	1 Trojan Way	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-2260	1,356	74	18.3	49.9%	758 (55.9%)	399 (29.4%)	90 (6.6%)	50 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	57 (4.2%)	83.6	36^th of 452 public high schools	92.0%		87.9	28^th of 458 public high schools	93.9%	8	53.7	6.7	44.4	63.3							$11,299	$282	$11,017
Terrell High School	Public	9-12	201 Greenwave Blvd	Dawson	39842	Terrell County	Terrell County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 995-2544	266	20	13.0	88.7%	6 (2.3%)	244 (91.7%)	13 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	16.2	381^st of 452 public high schools	15.7%		22.1	343^rd of 458 public high schools	25.1%	38	22.0	25.4	12.7	15.7							$21,122	$5,044	$16,079
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	6-12	1666 Albany Hwy	Dawson	39842	Terrell County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 508-6570	14	6	2.3	78.6%	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Westover High School

What schools feed into Westover High School?

Westover High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lake Park Elementary School
Elementary : Live Oak Elementary School
Elementary : Sherwood Acres Elementary School
Middle : Merry Acres Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Westover High School?

Students at Westover High School are 91% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is Westover High School a good school?

Westover High School ranks 286^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Westover High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,234 students attended Westover High School.

What district is Westover High School in?

Dougherty County

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