Serving 329 students in grades 9-12, Dooly County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dooly County High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Vienna, GA, encompassing approximately 397.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 13.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 16.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dooly County High School's student population of 329 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dooly County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dooly County High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1913 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
66%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dooly County High School's ranking?
Dooly County High School is ranked #1913 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dooly County High School?
The graduation rate of Dooly County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Dooly County High School?
329 students attend Dooly County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dooly County High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dooly County High School?
Dooly County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dooly County High School offer ?
Dooly County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dooly County High School part of?
Dooly County High School is part of Dooly County School District.
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