Douglas County High School
Douglas County High School serves 1,959 students in grades 9-12.
Douglas County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Douglas County High School's student population of 1,959 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,959 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 111 teachers |
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School Comparison
Douglas County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Douglas County High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #980 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 15% |
| Black | 65% | 37% |
| White | 16% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 82% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Douglas County High School is New Manchester High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Stewart Middle School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Douglasville Stewart Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 575 students10
1.0 miles
8138 Malone St
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-5400 1 6-8 575 - Douglasville Burnett Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 377 students10
1.1 miles
8277 Connally Dr
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3500 1.1 PK-5 377 - Douglasville Eastside Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 509 students10
1.1 miles
8266 Connally Dr
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3800 1.1 K-5 509 - Douglasville New Manchester High School Math: 22% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,630 student10
2.1 miles
4925 Highway 92/166
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-2700 2.1 9-12 1,630 - Douglasville Arbor Station Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 41%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 624 students10
2.3 miles
9999 Parkway S
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3000 2.3 K-5 624
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