Douglas County High School vs. Alexander High School
Should I attend Douglas County High School or Alexander High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Alexander High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,989 students in grades 9-12, Douglas County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,911 students in grades 9-12, Alexander High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,989 students
1,911 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#917 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1172 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
84%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
570
505
Grade 10 Students
506
501
Grade 11 Students
507
469
Grade 12 Students
406
436
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
14%
% Black
70%
30%
% White
8%
49%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
