Dooly County Middle School

Dooly County
11949 US Highway 41
Pinehurst, GA 31070
229 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Dooly County Middle School, located in Pinehurst, Georgia, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Dooly County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to meet the diverse needs of their middle-grades student body while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote school spirit and community engagement.

As part of the broader Dooly County school system, the middle school emphasizes the importance of strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local Pinehurst community. The school’s administration and staff aim to provide students with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in an evolving academic landscape. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an official web presence at [http://www.doolyschools.com](http://www.doolyschools.com).
229
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    146 (63.8%)
  • Hispanic
    58 (25.3%)
  • White
    17 (7.4%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dooly County
Phone: (229)645-3421
Website: http://www.dooly.k12.ga.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 229
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 70
Grade 7 82
Grade 8 77
Gender Ratio