For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,113 students in Dooly County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 290 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Dooly County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dooly County, GA are Dooly County Prep Academy, Dooly County High School and Dooly County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dooly County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Dooly County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dooly County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dooly County Prep Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 9th St
Vienna, GA 31092
(229) 268-7751
Vienna, GA 31092
(229) 268-7751
Gr: 5-12 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Dooly County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 N 3rd St
Vienna, GA 31092
(229) 268-8181
Vienna, GA 31092
(229) 268-8181
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Dooly County Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11949 Us Highway 41
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Dooly County Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11949 Us Highway 41
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dooly County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dooly County, GA include Dooly County Prep Academy, Dooly County High School and Dooly County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dooly County?
4 public schools are located in Dooly County.
What percentage of students in Dooly County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Dooly County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dooly County?
Dooly County public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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