- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albany, GA
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
Federal NCES profile for Dougherty Comprehensive High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130183000832
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dougherty Comprehensive High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dougherty Comprehensive High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dougherty Comprehensive High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Albany, GA.
School address
District: Dougherty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130183000832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Dougherty Comprehensive High School held near 1,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 130183000832 · Albany, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,191 enr · 17.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Westover High School (1,234 students)
Dougherty Comprehensive High School held near 1,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dougherty Comprehensive High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westover High
Westover High School
1,234 students
- This school
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
1,191 students
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,189 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary School
833 students
- Merry Acres Mi
Merry Acres Middle School
807 students
- Albany Middle
Albany Middle School
792 students
What this shows Dougherty Comprehensive High School reports 1,191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dougherty Comprehensive High School compares
Dougherty Comprehensive High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,191 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,191
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Dougherty Comprehensive High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dougherty County reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dougherty Comprehensive High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merry Acres Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albany Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dougherty Comprehensive High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Albany
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dougherty Comprehensive High School
How many students attend Dougherty Comprehensive High School?
Dougherty Comprehensive High School has 1,191 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albany, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,204 (2022-23) → 1,186 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dougherty Comprehensive High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dougherty Comprehensive High School is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dougherty Comprehensive High School?
100.0% of students at Dougherty Comprehensive High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dougherty Comprehensive High School?
The largest demographic group at Dougherty Comprehensive High School is African American at 90.1% of enrollment, in Albany, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dougherty Comprehensive High School?
Dougherty Comprehensive High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dougherty Comprehensive High School rank among high schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Dougherty Comprehensive High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Albany, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Dougherty County?
Besides Dougherty Comprehensive High School, Dougherty County also operates Westover High School (1,234 students), Monroe High School (1,189 students), and Live Oak Elementary School (833 students). See the Dougherty County district page for the complete list.