High Schools in Dooly County

Dooly County High School is the sole high school in Dooly County, serving grades 9-12 in the rural community of Vienna, Georgia, with an enrollment of 329 students.

This school faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates on End of Course assessments running roughly 30-38 percentage points below state averages. In the most recent testing year, only 15.5% of students were proficient in Algebra I and 18.3% in Biology, compared to state averages of 48.1% and 47.2% respectively. The U.S. History proficiency rate dropped to 0%, a concerning figure that mirrors the district-wide result. However, there are signs of improvement: Biology proficiency nearly doubled from the prior year (10.4% to 18.3%), and Algebra I also showed modest gains. Chronic absenteeism is a serious issue, affecting 33.5% of students—nearly double the state rate of 17.7%—which likely contributes to the academic struggles.

Despite these low test scores, the school posts a notable bright spot: its graduation rate of 91.3% exceeds both the district (88.2%) and state (87.2%) averages. This suggests the school effectively supports students toward diploma completion, possibly through credit recovery or alternative pathways, even when standardized test performance lags. The student body is predominantly economically disadvantaged, with 82.37% receiving free or reduced lunch, and the school spends a substantial $19,584 per student while maintaining a favorable 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. The Dooly County district ranks in the bottom 5% of Georgia districts, and the school's performance closely tracks district patterns, indicating systemic challenges across the county. For parents, this school offers strong graduation outcomes and dedicated resources, but families should be aware of the significant academic proficiency gaps and high absenteeism that require attention and support.