For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,989 students in Dougherty County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dougherty County, GA are Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet, Merry Acres Middle School and Albany Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dougherty County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Dougherty County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dougherty County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
324 Lockett Station Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Merry Acres Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Florence Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3338
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3338
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Cordell Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3325
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3325
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Radium Springs Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3346
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3346
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Massey Drive
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-1218
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-1218
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dougherty County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dougherty County, GA include Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet, Merry Acres Middle School and Albany Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dougherty County?
5 public middle schools are located in Dougherty County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dougherty County?
Dougherty County public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Dougherty County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dougherty County include: Merry Acres Middle School vs. Albany Middle School, Albany Middle School vs. Merry Acres Middle School, Radium Springs Middle School vs. Merry Acres Middle School
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