Public schools in Albany, GA
21 open public schools with an address in Albany, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,910
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Albany public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Albany, GA: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,910 students, an average of 615 per school. The largest campus is Westover High School (1,234 students), and the largest elementary school is Live Oak Elementary School (833).
Every listed school belongs to Dougherty County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 98% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Albany
Elementary schools in Albany
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Coachman Elementary School Dougherty County · Magnet | PK–05 | 448 | 14.9:1 | |
| International Studies Elementary Charter School Dougherty County | PK–05 | 470 | 13.1:1 | |
| Lake Park Elementary School Dougherty County | PK–05 | 494 | 13:1 | |
| Lamar Reese School of the Arts Dougherty County · Magnet | PK–05 | 368 | 12.3:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Magnet School Dougherty County · Magnet | PK–05 | 404 | 15:1 | |
| Live Oak Elementary School Dougherty County | PK–05 | 833 | 17.7:1 | |
| Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School Dougherty County | PK–05 | 537 | 16.3:1 | |
| Northside Elementary School Dougherty County | PK–05 | 381 | 17.3:1 | |
| Radium Springs Elementary School Dougherty County | PK–05 | 682 | 15.9:1 | |
| Robert H Harvey Elementary School Dougherty County | PK–05 | 431 | 13.3:1 | |
| Sherwood Acres Elementary School Dougherty County | PK–05 | 630 | 15:1 | |
| Turner Elementary School Dougherty County | PK–05 | 412 | 11.6:1 | |
| West Town Elementary School Dougherty County | PK–05 | 309 | 12.2:1 |
Middle schools in Albany
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Middle School Dougherty County | 06–08 | 792 | 15.5:1 | |
| Merry Acres Middle School Dougherty County | 06–08 | 807 | 13.7:1 | |
| Radium Springs Middle School Dougherty County | 06–08 | 747 | 14:1 | |
| Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet Dougherty County · Magnet | 06–08 | 478 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Albany
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School Dougherty County | 09–12 | 1,191 | 15.2:1 | |
| Monroe High School Dougherty County | 09–12 | 1,189 | 17.8:1 | |
| South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix Dougherty County | 06–12 | 73 | 13.3:1 | |
| Westover High School Dougherty County | 09–12 | 1,234 | 17.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.3%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black89.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Albany schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,910 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Albany
How many public schools are in Albany, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Albany: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 12,910 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Albany?
All listed public schools with an address in Albany belong to Dougherty County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Albany?
Westover High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Albany, with 1,234 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Albany?
No school with an address in Albany is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Albany schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Albany public schools is 14.9:1, higher than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Albany guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities