Dougherty Comprehensive High School

Dougherty Comprehensive High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1800 Pearce Ave,  Albany, GA
Dougherty County Schools
3.8
4.0
1,186 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eddie Johnson Jr.
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
A
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
470
Verbal
490
Average ACT
19
Math
17
English
18
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
313:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Black
90.4%
Hispanic
5.1%
White
2.4%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 240 Students
Albany State University 240 Students
Columbus State University 236 Students
Savannah State University 175 Students
University of Georgia 174 Students
Valdosta State University 170 Students
Clark Atlanta University 165 Students
Georgia Southern University 161 Students
Tuskegee University 105 Students
Mercer University 98 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 91 Students
Business 63 Students
Biology 57 Students
Psychology 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students
Small Business Management 21 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 20 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Graphic Design 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 105 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/16/2025
This school has the teachers, councilors and people we need to help a student succeed. They have alumni who comes back and tell how special this school was and the environment around the school.
5.0 Senior
5/2/2024
Overall this school have bee the best 2 years of my life. This school give out so much opportunities and help I love it.
5.0 Senior
2/1/2024
Best part of being at Dougherty is the love shown by administrators. They push us to be better, they catch us and correct us when we are slipping. What I would like see change is the school system showing more attention to this school. Due to be on the eastside, we don't get the same opportunity and recognition as the other schools. Funding is lacking over there and that label this school years or maybe decades ago.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 11 Reviews
1.0 other
4/22/2025
Dis school is bad. in the principal rude as freak. He be rude to students. in the custodians get food out the trashcan. In let da kids eat it. At this point I feel like Dougherty high school should get shut down. In im hearing a lot of things about the principal at Dougherty high school.
5.0 student
3/27/2018
I would rate this school a 8 because no ones perfect and everyone try’s to aleast help eachother out and we all come together to try to make different ways to understand what we are learning.
5.0 parent
2/1/2016
Dougherty High School is an excellent school. the staff is caring and committed to success of the students. I attended Dougherty and now my daughter does. Keep up the Great Work Trojan Family!
5.0 other
6/2/2015
Dougherty was far etter than what they say it is i go here now and i wouldn't want to go to any other school in albany besides dougherty

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Dougherty Comprehensive High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Albany, GA and is served by the Dougherty County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,186 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Dougherty Comprehensive High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.2, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 19. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bible Baptist Christian Academy, Southwest Georgia Institute, Albany Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Albany has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dougherty Comprehensive High School.

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