22 public schools serving approximately 13,043 students, in a county of 83,091 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Dougherty 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".
How many public schools are in Dougherty County?
Dougherty County, Georgia has 22 public K-12 schools serving approximately 13,043 students.
How many high schools are in Dougherty County?
Dougherty County, Georgia has 4 public high schools, along with 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Dougherty County?
Dougherty County is the largest school district in Dougherty County, serving approximately 13,043 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Dougherty County?
Dougherty County has roughly 83,091 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Dougherty County?
Median household income in Dougherty County is $49,044, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 19.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dougherty County?
Approximately 22.8% of adults 25 and older in Dougherty County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dougherty County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Dougherty 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 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dougherty County schools?
Across Dougherty County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Dougherty County?
Dougherty County residents are approximately 23% White, 3% Hispanic, 71% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Dougherty County is owner-occupied?
Dougherty County has about 40,653 housing units, of which roughly 45.3% are owner-occupied.
