Douglas County School District

9030 Highway 5
Douglasville, GA 30134
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Douglas County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 25,770 students in Douglas County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Douglas County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
35 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
25,770 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
1,645 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Douglas County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#116 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
39%
38%
40%
36%
40%
89%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
19%
% Black
57%
36%
% White
15%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,651 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,487 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$352 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$322 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,651
$14,305
Spending / Student
$12,487
$13,431

Best Douglas County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13691 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Winston, GA 30187
(770) 651-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
South Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8299 Highway 166
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4909 W Chapel Hill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Fairplay Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8311 Highway 166
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Chapel Hill Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3989 Chapel Hill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Brighten Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5897 Prestley Mill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 615-3680
Gr: K-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Mason Creek Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7777 Mason Creek Rd
Winston, GA 30187
(770) 651-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Mason Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3400 Johnston Rd
Winston, GA 30187
(770) 651-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Alexander High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6500 Alexander Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Bill Arp Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6550 Alexander Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5866 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Chapel Hill High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4899 Chapel Hill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,665 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Mirror Lake Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2613 Tyson Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 651-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4433 Coursey Lake Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Douglas County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8705 Campbellton St
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,907 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
New Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2242 Old Lower River Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 S Burnt Hickory Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Arbor Station Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9999 Parkway S
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Youth Villages At Inner Harbour
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4685 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
Yeager Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Kings Hwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Lithia Springs Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6946 Florence Dr
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2222.
Mount Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2356 Fairburn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Annette Winn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10521 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Bright Star Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 John West Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Factory Shoals Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Shoals School Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
New Manchester High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4925 Highway 92/166
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,921 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Factory Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2375 Mount Vernon Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
Sweetwater Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 E County Line Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
Turner Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Turner Dr
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
North Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1630 Dorris Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Stewart Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8138 Malone St
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Burnett Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8277 Connally Dr
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8266 Connally Dr
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Chestnut Log Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2544 Pope Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3535.
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2520 E County Line Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,564 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Douglas County School District?
Douglas County School District manages 35 public schools serving 25,770 students.
What is the rank of Douglas County School District?
Douglas County School District is ranked #116 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County School District?
57% of Douglas County School District students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Douglas County School District?
Douglas County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Douglas County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,487 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 35 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 25,770 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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