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Lamar Reese School of the Arts

Dougherty County · Dougherty County · 1215 Lily Pond Rd, Albany, GA 31701.0

(229)431-3495

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7/10
#488
Rank 488 out of 1,259
Top 39%
English Language Arts7/10 · #483 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #633 · 50th percentile
Science9/10 · #221 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Lamar Reese School of the Arts brings something genuinely different to Albany's school landscape — a magnet-style focus on the arts woven into everyday academics that tends to draw families who want their kids to be creative thinkers, not just test-takers. The school's science scores in particular stand out, suggesting that the arts integration is doing something right when it comes to building curious, engaged learners. Albany itself is a close-knit Southwest Georgia city with deep cultural roots, and for families who want a school with real identity and a sense of purpose, Lamar Reese offers a compelling alternative to the standard neighborhood school experience.

Student Demographics

152 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
150 (99%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged152 (100%)
Students with Disabilities14 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

730
Enrollment
30
Teachers (FTE)
24.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1029 · 20th percentile

7 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found