Dougherty Comprehensive High School is a four-year secondary school located in Albany, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Dougherty County School System, along with Monroe Comprehensive High School and Westover Comprehensive High School. It was founded in 1963. DCHS enrolls about 869 students.
Serving 1,186 students in grades 9-12, Dougherty Comprehensive High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dougherty Comprehensive High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dougherty Comprehensive High School's student population of 1,186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
White, Maroon, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Quality Education for All
School Mascot
Trojans
School Rankings
Dougherty Comprehensive High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dougherty Comprehensive High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2123 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
90%
36%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dougherty Comprehensive High School's ranking?
Dougherty Comprehensive High School is ranked #2123 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dougherty Comprehensive High School often compared to?
Dougherty Comprehensive High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe High School, Westover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dougherty Comprehensive High School?
The graduation rate of Dougherty Comprehensive High School is 87%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dougherty Comprehensive High School?
1,186 students attend Dougherty Comprehensive High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dougherty Comprehensive High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dougherty Comprehensive High School?
Dougherty Comprehensive High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dougherty Comprehensive High School offer ?
Dougherty Comprehensive High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dougherty Comprehensive High School part of?
Dougherty Comprehensive High School is part of Dougherty County School District.
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