Summary:
The 31705 zip code area of Albany, Georgia is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, a few standout institutions are making strides to improve student outcomes.
International Studies Elementary Charter School consistently outperforms the Dougherty County and state averages on standardized tests, with 31.3% to 44.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 27.5% to 41.9% proficient or better in Mathematics across grades 3-5. This charter school also has a higher 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger compared to other elementary schools in the district. In contrast, South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix, an alternative high school, has extremely low test scores, with 0% proficiency in many subject areas, highlighting the challenges faced by students in alternative settings.
While most schools in the 31705 zip code area struggle with low test scores, Morningside Elementary School stands out, with 34.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics and 28.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, outpacing the district and state averages. The largest high school in the area, Dougherty Comprehensive High School, has a respectable 83.8% four-year graduation rate, which is above the district average but still below the state average.
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