Best Albany Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,746 students in Albany, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Albany, GA are Westover High School, Monroe High School and Dougherty Comprehensive High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Albany have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Albany, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westover High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Albany, GA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westover High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Partridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,323 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Monroe High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Lippitt Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3316
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Pearce Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,186 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Massey Drive
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-1218
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Albany, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 Pearce Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 420-1087
801 W Residence Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2030 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Gr: 8-9 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
513 Corn Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 883-8020
518 West Olglethorpe Blvd
Albany, GA 31706
(229) 430-6492
1800 Massey Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3328
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
400 South Madison St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
1305 East Second Street
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
700 Corn Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
1700 Samford Ave
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
601 North Monroe St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3306
1001 West Highland Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1218
1615 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3351
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1520 Cordell Avenue
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 94%
2600 Trenton Ln
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3403
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Albany, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Albany, GA include Westover High School, Monroe High School and Dougherty Comprehensive High School.
How many public high schools are located in Albany?
4 public high schools are located in Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Albany are often viewed compared to one another?

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