Summary:
The city of Pinehurst, Georgia is home to two public schools: Dooly County Elementary School and Dooly County Middle School. Both schools are underperforming compared to state averages, with consistently low proficiency rates on standardized tests and rankings in the bottom 10% of their respective school types in Georgia.
Dooly County Elementary School and Dooly County Middle School have struggled with low academic performance for several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.1% of 3rd graders at the elementary school were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.4%. Similarly, the middle school had only 7.5% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA and Mathematics. Both schools are ranked 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement.
The schools in Pinehurst also face challenges related to high poverty levels, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high per-student spending, the schools have not been able to translate these resources into better academic outcomes for their students. Addressing the persistent underperformance of these schools will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach from the Dooly County School District and the local community to identify and address the root causes of the schools' challenges.
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