Top 10 Best Douglas County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 33 public elementary schools serving 18,940 students in Douglas County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, GA are South Douglas Elementary School, Winston Elementary School and Holly Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Douglas County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8299 Highway 166
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4500
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Winston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13691 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Winston, GA 30187
(770) 651-4700
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4909 W Chapel Hill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4000
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Brighten Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5897 Prestley Mill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 615-3680
Grades: K-8
| 815 students
Rank: #55.
Connie Dugan Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1362 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-5261
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #66.
Fairplay Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8311 Highway 166
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #77.
Bill Arp Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6550 Alexander Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3200
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #88.
Chapel Hill Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3989 Chapel Hill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,149 students
Rank: #99.
Mason Creek Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7777 Mason Creek Rd
Winston, GA 30187
(770) 651-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #1010.
Mason Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 Johnston Rd
Winston, GA 30187
(770) 651-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1111.
Irma C. Austin Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3490 Ridge Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 942-0316
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #1212.
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5866 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3700
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1313.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1150 S Burnt Hickory Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3300
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1414.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4433 Coursey Lake Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3600
Grades: K-5
| 715 students
Rank: #1515.
New Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2242 Old Lower River Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 811 students
Rank: #1616.
Mount Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2356 Fairburn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4200
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #1717.
Arbor Station Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9999 Parkway S
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3000
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1818.
Lithia Springs Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6946 Florence Dr
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-4100
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1919.
Hal Hutchens Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
586 Clonts Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(678) 838-2683
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #2020.
Yeager Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Kings Hwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: #2121.
D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7131 Mount Vernon Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(470) 729-2692
Grades: K-4
| 274 students
Rank: #2222.
Factory Shoals Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Shoals School Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #2323.
Annette Winn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10521 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-3100
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #2424.
Bright Star Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 John West Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3400
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #2525.
Turner Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Turner Dr
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #2626.
Stewart Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8138 Malone St
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #2727.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8266 Connally Dr
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3800
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2828.
North Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1630 Dorris Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #2929.
Chestnut Log Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2544 Pope Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #3030.
Sweetwater Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 E County Line Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-4600
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #3131.
Factory Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2375 Mount Vernon Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #3232.
Youth Villages At Inner Harbour
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4685 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Grades: 4-11
| 36 students
Rank: #3333.
Burnett Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8277 Connally Dr
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Douglas County, GA

Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3991 Chapel Hill Road
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4895 Chapel Hill Road
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8335 Duralee Lane
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-5200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4600 Timber Ridge Dr
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6475
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, GA include South Douglas Elementary School, Winston Elementary School and Holly Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Douglas County, GA?
33 public elementary schools are located in Douglas County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County, GA?
Douglas County, GA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).

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