Dougherty School District, Georgia

Dougherty School District is a unified school district in Dougherty County, Georgia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 83,091 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 329 sq mi (851 km²) of land.

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Dougherty School District in Georgia
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
83,091
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Dougherty County
Land area
329 sq mi (851 km²)
Median household income
$49,044 ± $1,712
Median home value
$134,400 ± $6,119
Water area
5.93 sq mi (15.3 km²)
State
Georgia
Census code (GEOID)
1301830
Coordinates (central point)
31.532588, -84.209040

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Dougherty School District, largest first

  1. Albany (city)67,224 people
  2. Putney (CDP)3,150 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Lee County School District20 mi north
  2. Baker County School District21 mi southwest
  3. Mitchell County School District21 mi south
  4. Worth County School District21 mi east
  5. Terrell County School District22 mi northwest
  6. Calhoun County School District25 mi west

These share a boundary with Dougherty School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Dougherty School District before you rely on it.

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