Georgia public high school · Dooly County

Dooly County High School

715 N 3Rd St, Vienna, GA 31092. 91 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 45.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.

45.1%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)14.9 pts below Georgia (60%)
15.6%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)2.2 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
91.2%4-year graduation rate (2025)4.0 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
—Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
48.6%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)1.4 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 82% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 52.3% of graduates to college. Dooly County High School sends 45.1%, 7 points fewer than expected.

The path from Dooly County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 13.2%Georgia private college 5.5%Out-of-state college 7.7%Georgia technical college 18.7%Career credential, working 4.4%Working, not in college 28.6%Not found in Georgia records 22%

    Share of the 91 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama State University, Benedict College, Bryant & Stratton College-Albany, Century College, Culver-Stockton College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    South Georgia Technical College1059%$1,166$34,912—
    Central Georgia Technical College745%$8,881$37,095$9,500
    Point University560%$24,955$46,450$26,000
    Georgia Southwestern State University333%$10,170$55,890$18,250
    Albany State University230%$14,511$44,975$21,750

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher15.6%
    Associate degree7.8%
    Certificate or other credential19.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet13%
    No credential, not enrolled44.2%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher14.9%
    Associate degree10.4%
    Certificate or other credential23.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.5%
    No credential, not enrolled46.3%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

30%40%50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202345%
Dooly County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

34.5%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
6.9%Needed remedial English
14.8%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

Black66%
Hispanic26%
White6%
Multiracial2%
82%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Crisp County High School (11.4 mi, 50.8% to college) · Macon County High School (18.3 mi, 63.5% to college) · Hawkinsville High School (21.9 mi, 57.6% to college) · Sumter County High School (22.7 mi, 58.9% to college) · Wilcox County High School (23.7 mi, 50% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Dooly County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureDooly CountyDooly CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)45.1%45.1%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)91.2%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)——1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)48.6%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Dooly County High School graduates go to college?
45.1% of the Class of 2024 at Dooly County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Dooly County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Dooly County High School graduates are South Georgia Technical College, Central Georgia Technical College and Point University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Dooly County High School?
Dooly County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Dooly County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
15.6% of Dooly County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.