Dougherty County School System
Overview
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total E-Rate subsidies | $141K | $176K | $410K | $201K | $1.5M | $235K | $1.6M | $162K | $211K | $242K | — | $435K | $550K | $438K | $411K | $691K | $850K | $3.6M | $841K | $1.0M | $1.2M | $3.5M | $9.2M | $467K | — | $122K | $852K | — |
| Average discount rate | 88% | 90% | 88% | 90% | 89% | 90% | 88% | 63% | 70% | 77% | 83% | 90% | 89% | 88% | 89% | 87% | 88% | 87% | 83% | 86% | 77% | 79% | 89% | 79% | 79% | 76% | 71% | — |
| Schools & libraries (in this area) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Service providers | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — |
| Avg download speed (Mbps) | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 8,372 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Avg upload speed (Mbps) | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 8,372 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Subsidies by E-Rate service type
| Service type | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $53K | $88K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Telecomm Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $375K | $457K | $438K | $257K | $398K | $416K | $406K | $444K | $1.0M | $994K | $972K | $1.2M | $318K | — | $122K | — | — |
| Internal Connections | — | — | $232K | — | $1.1M | — | $1.5M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $2.8M | — | — | — | $2.6M | $7.9M | — | — | — | $852K | — |
| Data Transmission and/or Internet Access | $141K | $176K | $179K | $201K | $386K | $235K | $53K | $162K | $158K | $154K | — | $61K | $93K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $200K | — | $83K | $149K | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $154K | $293K | $434K | $388K | $396K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Managed Internal Broadband Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Back of Envelope Estimate of Equal Distribution
| Recipient | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4c Academy | $10K | $6K | $6K | $1K | $5K | $2K | — | — | — | — |
| Albany High School | $10K | $6K | $6K | $1K | $5K | $2K | — | — | — | — |
| Albany High School | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Albany Middle | $34K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $86K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Alice Coachman Elementary School | $22K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $76K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Bus Shop | $10K | $4K | $4K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | $10K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $16K | $100K | $24K | $24K | $26K |
| Exceptional Services | $10K | $4K | $4K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Facilities Maintenance | $10K | $6K | $6K | $7K | $14K | $9K | $8K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Hugh Mills Stadium | $10K | $6K | $6K | $7K | $14K | $9K | $8K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| International Studies Elementary Charter School | $36K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $76K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Isabella Complex | $5K | $1K | $6K | $7K | $14K | $9K | $8K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Lake Park Elementary School | $27K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $76K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Lamar Reese School Of The Arts | $34K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $76K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Lincoln Elementary Magnet School | $31K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $86K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Live Oak Elementary School | $30K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $86K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Magnolia Early Education Center | $10K | $4K | $4K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School | $28K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $76K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Merry Acres Middle School | $30K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $76K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Monroe High School | $34K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $86K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Morningside Elementary School | $10K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $86K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Northside Elementary | $20K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $76K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Oak Tree Educational Center | $5K | $1K | $6K | $7K | $14K | $9K | $8K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Radium Springs Elementary School | $28K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $86K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Radium Springs Middle School | $34K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $86K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Robert A. Cross Middle | $38K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $86K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Robert H. Harvey Elementary | $25K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $86K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Sherwood Acres Elementary School | $26K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $76K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Southside Middle | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Transportation-Main Office | $10K | $6K | $6K | $7K | $14K | $9K | $8K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Turner Elementary | $28K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $86K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| West Town Elementary School | $23K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $76K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| Westover High School | $34K | $6K | $16K | $7K | $67K | $9K | $86K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
Recipient demographics
| Recipient | City | Discount Rate | Students | NSLP | Down Mbps | Up Mbps | Urban/Rural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4c Academy | Albany | 90% | — | — | 200,000 | 200,000 | — |
| Albany High School | Albany | 90% | — | — | 200,000 | 200,000 | — |
| Albany High School | Albany | 90% | 0 | 0 | 120,000 | 120,000 | Urban |
| Albany Middle | Albany | 90% | 690 | 690 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Alice Coachman Elementary School | Albany | 90% | 371 | 371 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Bus Shop | Albany | 90% | — | — | 200,000 | 200,000 | — |
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | Albany | 90% | 1,150 | 1,150 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Exceptional Services | Albany | 90% | — | — | 200,000 | 200,000 | — |
| Facilities Maintenance | Albany | 90% | — | — | 200,000 | 200,000 | — |
| Hugh Mills Stadium | Albany | 90% | — | — | 200,000 | 200,000 | — |
| International Studies Elementary Charter School | Albany | 85% | 474 | 474 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Isabella Complex | Albany | 90% | — | — | 200,000 | 200,000 | — |
| Lake Park Elementary School | Albany | 90% | 445 | 445 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Lamar Reese School Of The Arts | Albany | 90% | 366 | 366 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Rural |
| Lincoln Elementary Magnet School | Albany | 90% | 391 | 391 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Live Oak Elementary School | Albany | 90% | 729 | 729 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Rural |
| Magnolia Early Education Center | Albany | 90% | — | — | 200,000 | 200,000 | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School | Albany | 90% | 495 | 495 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Rural |
| Merry Acres Middle School | Albany | 90% | 738 | 738 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Monroe High School | Albany | 85% | 1,159 | 1,159 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Morningside Elementary School | Albany | 90% | 0 | 0 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Northside Elementary | Albany | 85% | 341 | 341 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Oak Tree Educational Center | Albany | 90% | — | — | 200,000 | 200,000 | — |
| Radium Springs Elementary School | Albany | 85% | 632 | 632 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Radium Springs Middle School | Albany | 90% | 768 | 768 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Rural |
| Robert A. Cross Middle | Albany | 90% | 478 | 478 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Robert H. Harvey Elementary | Albany | 90% | 373 | 373 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Sherwood Acres Elementary School | Albany | 85% | 552 | 552 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Southside Middle | Albany | 90% | 0 | 0 | 120,000 | 120,000 | Urban |
| Transportation-Main Office | Albany | 90% | — | — | 200,000 | 200,000 | — |
| Turner Elementary | Albany | 85% | 359 | 359 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| West Town Elementary School | Albany | 90% | 282 | 282 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
| Westover High School | Albany | 90% | 1,277 | 1,277 | 200,000 | 200,000 | Urban |
Subsidies by service provider (top 10)
| Service provider | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water, Gas and Light Commission | $128K | $140K | $141K | $167K | $167K | $167K | — | $162K | $158K | $154K | — | $279K | $340K | $340K | $257K | $295K | $320K | $313K | $347K | $1.0M | $914K | $891K | $1.2M | — | — | — | — | — |
| MetroServices | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $154K | $192K | — | $295K | $307K | — | $200K | $1.6M | $4.1M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Progressive Communications, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $71K | — | — | $976K | $3.8M | — | — | — | $852K | — |
| Prosys Information Systems | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $135K | $2.8M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DISYS Solutions, Inc | — | — | — | — | $1.2M | — | $1.5M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AT&T Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $53K | $88K | — | $63K | $207K | $95K | — | $99K | $93K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $93K | — | — | — | — | — | $90K | $90K | — | $76K | $76K | — | — | — | $111K | — | — |
| City of Thomasville Utilities | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $467K | — | — | — | — |
| PC Specialists, dba Technology Integration Group | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $32K | $247K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cumberland Group | — | — | $232K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Overview and provider figures are the entity’s total authorized disbursements (entity-wide, FCC Form 471 FRN Status). Per-recipient figures are a back-of-envelope estimate: each funding request line item’s post-discount cost divided equally among the line’s recipients. FY2010–2015 figures are from USAC legacy data (BEN level). FY2026 omitted (funding year in progress). Note: the last year or two in any disbursement series always looks artificially low (FY2025 invoices are still being paid), which is why figures dip at the end — that’s the real state of USAC’s data, not an error. Source: USAC Open Data, retrieved 2026-06-10.