Dr. Joshua W. Murfree, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools
(229) 431-1285

 

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1800 Massey Dr.
Albany, GA 31705
229-431-3328
229-431-3475 (fax)
School Hours: 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Thelma Chunn, Principal

School Colors: Burgundy and White
School Mascot: Eagles
School Motto: "We believe that all children can learn and no child will be left behind."

--DIEMS International Baccalaureate Program Information and Admission Requirements

--Magnet School Application

Title 1 Distinguished School

Dougherty Middle School is committed to educating the whole child as well as meeting the approved guidelines established by the Quality Basic Education Act. The school offers tutorial and enrichment services through ASI Prep Program, DMS Tutorial Program, and the Saturday Academy.

We value our parental involvement at Dougherty Middle School. Our parents are offered an encouraged to take active roles in the education of their children through seminars, workshops, PTA, field trips, chorus, and band activities, as well as athletics.

School Profile - Dougherty International Education Middle School
Students Teachers and Staff

  • Grades 6-8

  • 553 students

  • 93% African-American; 3% Caucasian; 4% Other

  • 89% economically disadvantaged

  • 10% students with disabilities

  • 3 administrators, 2 support personnel, 37 teachers (18 with advanced degrees)

  • Teachers average 9 years of experience

  • 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio
Accreditation BOE Representatives

  • Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

  • Accredited with Quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)

  • Dr. Anita Williams-Brown (At-Large)

  • Velvet Riggins (District 3)

  • Darrel Ealum (District 6)
NCLB Status Partners in Excellence

This school is not in "Needs Improvement."

This school is not required to offer choice under NCLB guidelines.

  • Farris Screen Printing

  • Georgia Power Company

 
     

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