Schools in Zip Code 31705

Schools in zip code 31705 (Albany, GA) serve approximately 4,798 students across 8 schools—4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools—all within the Dougherty County school district, which holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 30th percentile statewide.

International Studies Elementary Charter School is the clear standout, earning a 3-star rating (59th percentile) and posting math proficiency that exceeds state averages in 4th grade (62.1% vs. 50.1%) despite 96% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 6.4% is the lowest among traditional schools and less than half the state average. Robert H Harvey Elementary School shows the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 14th to 47th percentile in one year, with 3rd grade math now exceeding the state average (50.9% vs. 48.3%). At the secondary level, Dougherty Comprehensive High School maintains a graduation rate of 88.5%—above the state average—but struggles with a 49.3% chronic absenteeism rate, nearly triple the state figure. Albany Middle School outperforms Radium Springs Middle School in math proficiency (21.1% vs. 8.7%), while Turner Elementary School and Radium Springs Elementary School lag significantly, with math proficiency in the low teens.

Spending does not predict success here: Turner spends the most per student ($19,228) yet ranks in the 13th percentile, while International Studies spends less ($17,253) and achieves the best results. Chronic absenteeism rises sharply with grade level—elementary schools average 13.3%, middle schools 34.6%, and Dougherty Comprehensive 49.3%—suggesting student disengagement grows over time. South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix serves a specialized population of 73 students with a low 4.1% absenteeism rate but a 29.4% graduation rate. Science is a relative strength across several schools, with Albany Middle's 8th grade science (29.9%) exceeding the state average (29.7%). The success of International Studies and Harvey's improvement demonstrate that meaningful gains are achievable in this zip code despite economic challenges.