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Dooly County Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

497^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 15% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Dooly County Middle School is a public middle school located in Pinehurst, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 249 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 Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 490-538 out of 542-588 schools.

Dooly County Middle School consistently underperforms the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 7.7% to 26.9% in various subjects, compared to the state averages of 28.8% to 47%. The school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite the relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $9,994 to $10,951 over the past few years, and a lower student-teacher ratio than nearby schools, the academic outcomes do not reflect the investment.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Pulaski County Middle School, Crisp County Middle School, and Macon County Middle School, generally outperform Dooly County Middle School on academic measures, despite serving similar socioeconomic populations. Addressing the significant academic challenges at Dooly County Middle School will be crucial for improving the educational experience and outcomes for the students.

229

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,006

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11949 US Highway 41
Pinehurst, GA 31070

(229) 645-3421

District: Dooly County

Students who attend Dooly County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Dooly County High School

Feeder schools for Dooly County Middle School:

Elementary:

Dooly County Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.8%

Hispanic:

25.3%

White:

7.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 8th percentile in 2015 → 15th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (16% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 30 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school16%

District avg16%

Georgia avg40%

497^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 15%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From bottom 8% (2015) to bottom 15% (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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	16.6	497 of 584	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	12.6	538 of 588	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.1	536 of 577	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	11.7	520 of 567	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	10.3	503 of 542	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	15.4	490 of 559	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	9.1	517 of 543	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	10.1	508 of 539	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	10.5	500 of 545	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	9.9	494 of 537	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	17.7	461 of 521	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	19.9	465 of 527	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	22.3	442 of 508	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	19.9	449 of 504	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	30.5	396 of 494	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	29.6	387 of 466	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	29.6	377 of 462	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	38.7	322 of 445	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	43.8	280 of 420	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies27%-12 vs state

English Language Arts18%-23 vs state

Mathematics12%-30 vs state

Science12%-17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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 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
Dooly County Middle School	Public	6-8	11949 US Highway 41	Pinehurst	31070	Dooly County	Dooly County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 645-3421	229	20	11.4	100.0%	17 (7.4%)	146 (63.8%)	58 (25.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	16.6	497^th of 584 public middle schools	14.9%		12.6	538^th of 588 public middle schools	8.5%	41	20.9	11.9	21.8	9.0	17.9	7.7	11.5	26.9	$22,006	$3,675	$18,331
Crisp County Middle School	Public	6-8	1116 E 24th Ave	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 276-3460	714	56	12.8	100.0%	195 (27.3%)	414 (58.0%)	62 (8.7%)	8 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.5%)	19.9	468^th of 584 public middle schools	19.9%		18.3	491^st of 588 public middle schools	16.5%	23	19.4	17.5	22.7	17.1	19.2	20.3	23.6	10.4	$15,914	$1,534	$14,381
Macon County Middle School	Public	6-8	615 Vienna Rd	Montezuma	31063	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 472-7045	189	16	11.8	100.0%	12 (6.3%)	137 (72.5%)	32 (16.9%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	16.7	495^th of 584 public middle schools	15.2%		16.7	505^th of 588 public middle schools	14.1%	10	26.4	18.8	15.9	11.3	21.7	7.9	17.5	9.5	$19,919	$1,543	$18,375
Pulaski County Middle School	Public	6-8	70 Red Devil Dr	Hawkinsville	31036	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 783-7215	288	21	13.8	100.0%	125 (43.4%)	114 (39.6%)	32 (11.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	34	383^rd of 584 public middle schools	34.4%		33.2	388^th of 588 public middle schools	34.0%	5	31.4	43.0	29.0	23.5	33.0	30.1	14.1	14.0	$12,522	$1,987	$10,535

Frequently Asked Questions about Dooly County Middle School

What high school do graduates of Dooly County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Dooly County Middle School usually go on to attend Dooly County High School

Is Dooly County Middle School a good school?

Dooly County Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.9% of Georgia middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Dooly County Middle School?

Students at Dooly County Middle School are 64% African American, 25% Hispanic, 7% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Dooly County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 229 students attended Dooly County Middle School.

What district is Dooly County Middle 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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