| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty School District | Albany | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 13,043 | 22 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Dougherty County compares
It enrolls 13,043 students across 22 schools. Its rating of 3/10 is below the Georgia average of 5.5/10.
School Districts in Dougherty County, Georgia
Dougherty County has 1 public school district covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dougherty County is Dougherty School District (3/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Georgia Milestones 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Georgia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Dougherty County, GA?
1 school district serves zip codes in Dougherty County, GA. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Dougherty County, GA?
Of the districts serving Dougherty County, Dougherty School District has the highest rating on this site at 3/10. That places it in the 21st percentile among Georgia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Georgia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Georgia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Georgia only, never across state lines.