For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 973 students in Douglasville, GA.
The top ranked public charter school in Douglasville, GA is Brighten Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglasville, GA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Douglasville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Douglasville, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brighten Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | 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
| 814 students
Rank: n/an/a
Zest Preparatory Academy School
Charter School
3130 Golf Ridge Blv
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 462-9051
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 462-9051
Grades: K-5
| 159 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 charter schools in Douglasville, GA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Douglasville, GA include Brighten Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Douglasville?
2 public charter schools are located in Douglasville.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglasville?
Douglasville public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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