Doon Academy is a secondary school in Dalmellington that caters to the local surrounding areas Dalmellington, Patna, Rankinston and Bellsbank. The current head teacher is Kenneth Reilly who took over from John Mackenzie in 2014. Doon Academy’s Motto is Respectful, Resilient, Ready. The school has several “faculties” headed by Principal Teachers. These faculties each specialise in a different subject. Language & Literacy - English, Scottish & French Mathematics & Numeracy - Mathematics, Numeracy & Financial Education Science - Biology, Physics & Chemistry