For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,746 students in Dougherty County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Dougherty County, 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.
Dougherty County, 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 Dougherty County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Dougherty County, 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 Dougherty County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westover High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Partridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3320
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Lippitt Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3316
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pearce Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3310
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Massey Drive
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-1218
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-1218
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dougherty County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 W Residence Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Albany Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2030 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Gr: 8-9 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Dougherty Emergency Shelter (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
518 West Olglethorpe Blvd
Albany, GA 31706
(229) 430-6492
Albany, GA 31706
(229) 430-6492
1800 Massey Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3328
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3328
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Exceptional Students Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
400 South Madison St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
1305 East Second Street
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Lincoln Elementary Magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
700 Corn Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
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
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Oak Tree Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
601 North Monroe St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3306
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3306
South Ga. Regional Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1001 West Highland Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1218
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1218
1615 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3351
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
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 94%
2600 Trenton Ln
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3403
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 Dougherty County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dougherty County, GA include Westover High School, Monroe High School and Dougherty Comprehensive High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dougherty County?
4 public high schools are located in Dougherty County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dougherty County?
Dougherty County 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 Dougherty County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dougherty County include: Monroe High School vs. Dougherty Comprehensive High School, Dougherty Comprehensive High School vs. Monroe High School, Westover High School vs. Dougherty Comprehensive High School
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