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Dooly County

Georgia · Public K-12

Public-school families in Dooly County pick from 4 schools serving the county's roughly 1,067 K-12 students, with a mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Dooly County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,067
-207 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
9%
was 9%
% Hispanic
23%
was 17%
% Black
65%
was 71%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,067
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,987
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
94.6%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
508 students
Middle
1
229 students
High
2
330 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dooly County Public Schools
1,067 students · 1 district in Dooly County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dooly County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
41%
Hispanic
8%
Black
47%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
9%
Hispanic
23%
Black
65%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
46
15.6% under 18

Test scores in Dooly County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Dooly County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Dooly County Elementary SchoolPinehurstElementaryPK-05508·
Dooly County High SchoolViennaHigh09-12329·
Dooly County Middle SchoolPinehurstMiddle06-08229·
Dooly County Prep AcademyViennaHigh05-121·

Cities in Dooly County

Pinehurst2 schoolsVienna2 schools

About Dooly County

Across the thinly populated Georgia county of Dooly County of about 10,984 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,067 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $60,987, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 11%.

In terms of grade levels, Dooly County spans 1 elementary school (508 students), 1 middle school (229), and 2 high schools (330).

Dooly County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,067 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Dooly County has contracted 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,274 students to 1,067. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 71% to 65% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Dooly County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Dooly County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Dooly County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,067.
How many high schools are in Dooly County?
Dooly County, Georgia has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 330 students.
How many middle schools are in Dooly County?
Dooly County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 229 students.
How many elementary schools are in Dooly County?
Dooly County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 508 students.
What is the largest school district in Dooly County?
Dooly County Public Schools is the largest school district in Dooly County, serving approximately 1,067 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Dooly County?
Dooly County, Georgia has a population of approximately 10,984, with a median age of 46. About 15.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Dooly County?
Median household income in Dooly County is $60,987, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dooly County?
Approximately 14.8% of adults 25 and older in Dooly County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dooly County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 94.6% of students in Dooly County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dooly County schools?
Across Dooly County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data