For the 2024 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 23,331 students in Douglasville, GA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,584 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Douglasville, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Douglasville, GA are South Douglas Elementary School, Holly Springs Elementary School and Brighten Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglasville, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Douglasville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Douglasville, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8299 Highway 166
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4500
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4500
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4909 W Chapel Hill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4000
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4000
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Brighten Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5897 Prestley Mill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 615-3680
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 615-3680
Grades: K-8
| 815 students
Rank: #44.
Connie Dugan Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1362 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-5261
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-5261
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #55.
Fairplay Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8311 Highway 166
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5300
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
Bill Arp Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6550 Alexander Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3200
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3200
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #77.
Chapel Hill Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3989 Chapel Hill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5000
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,149 students
Rank: #88.
Chapel Hill High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4899 Chapel Hill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6200
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,515 students
Rank: #99.
Alexander High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6500 Alexander Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6000
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,911 students
Rank: #1010.
Irma C. Austin Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3490 Ridge Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 942-0316
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 942-0316
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #1111.
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5866 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3700
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3700
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1212.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 S Burnt Hickory Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3300
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3300
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1313.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4433 Coursey Lake Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3600
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3600
Grades: K-5
| 715 students
Rank: #1414.
New Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2242 Old Lower River Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4400
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 811 students
Rank: #1515.
Mount Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2356 Fairburn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4200
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4200
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #1616.
Douglas County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8705 Campbellton St
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-6500
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,989 students
Rank: #1717.
Arbor Station Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9999 Parkway S
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3000
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3000
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1818.
Hal Hutchens Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
586 Clonts Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(678) 838-2683
Douglasville, GA 30134
(678) 838-2683
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #1919.
Yeager Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Kings Hwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5600
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: #2020.
South Paulding High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1364 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-9221
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-9221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,922 students
Rank: #2121.
New Manchester High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4925 Highway 92
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-2700
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,805 students
Rank: #2222.
Factory Shoals Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Shoals School Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5800
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #2323.
Bright Star Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6300 John West Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3400
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3400
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #2424.
Stewart Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8138 Malone St
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-5400
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #2525.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8266 Connally Dr
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3800
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3800
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2626.
North Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1630 Dorris Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-4800
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #2727.
Chestnut Log Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2544 Pope Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5100
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #2828.
Youth Villages At Inner Harbour
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4685 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Grades: 4-11
| 36 students
Rank: #2929.
Burnett Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8277 Connally Dr
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3500
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Douglasville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3991 Chapel Hill Road
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3600
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crossroads High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4895 Chapel Hill Road
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6400
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crossroads Middle School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
8335 Duralee Lane
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-5200
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-5200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Performance Learning Center Facility (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4600 Timber Ridge Dr
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6475
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6475
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Douglasville, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Douglasville, GA include South Douglas Elementary School, Holly Springs Elementary School and Brighten Academy.
How many public schools are located in Douglasville, GA?
29 public schools are located in Douglasville, GA.
What percentage of students in Douglasville, GA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Douglasville, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglasville, GA?
Douglasville, GA public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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