Douglas County Schools & Education
Douglas County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,060
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#109
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Douglas County
Measured School Summary
Douglas County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,060 per pupil, Douglas County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Douglas County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
36 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #109 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
89.0%
0.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,060
$345 below the state average
School coverage
36
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Douglas County has 36 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Douglas County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Douglas County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 35 of 36 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#109
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Douglas County
Elementary to high school visible
25,802 students
35 listed schools in this county slice.
State Charter Schools II- D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
292 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Douglas County is the largest listed district slice, with 35 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Douglas County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Douglas County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Douglas County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Large-Scale Suburban Infrastructure
Douglas County supports 26,094 students across 36 public schools. This infrastructure includes 22 elementary schools and a strong secondary network of eight middle and five high schools.
Diverse District and Charter Options
The Douglas County district serves over 25,000 students, while D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy provides a specialized charter option. High schools are major hubs, with Douglas County High leading the way with 1,969 students.
Suburban Settings with Vibrant Campuses
The learning environment is primarily suburban, with 25 schools situated in developed areas. Schools here are relatively large, averaging 725 students, and all five high schools enroll over 1,400 students each.
School Overview
Total Schools
36
in Douglas County
Reported Enrollment
26,094
36 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
2
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Douglas County
Douglas County
GuideState Charter Schools II- D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy
36 Public Schools in Douglas County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 36 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Profile | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30134Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,969 |
| New Manchester High School | Profile | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30135Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,894 |
| Alexander High School | Profile | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30135Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,823 |
| Chapel Hill High School | Profile | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30135Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,609 |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Profile | Douglas County | Lithia Springs, 30122Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,494 |
| Chapel Hill Middle School | Profile | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30135Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,098 |
| Mason Creek Middle School | Record | Douglas County | Winston, 30187Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 879 |
| New Manchester Elementary School | Record | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30135Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 848 |
| Factory Shoals Middle School | Record | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30135Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 840 |
| Brighten Academy | Record | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30135Suburb: Large | KG–8 | Charter | 800 |
| Turner Middle School | Record | Douglas County | Lithia Springs, 30122Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 740 |
| Chestnut Log Middle School | Record | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30135Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 726 |
| Chapel Hill Elementary School | Record | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30135Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 649 |
| Bill Arp Elementary School | Record | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30135Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 610 |
| Factory Shoals Elementary School | Record | Douglas County | Lithia Springs, 30122Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 605 |
| Mirror Lake Elementary School | Record | Douglas County | Villa Rica, 30180Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 605 |
| Mason Creek Elementary School | Record | Douglas County | Winston, 30187Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 593 |
| Holly Springs Elementary School | Record | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30135Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 567 |
| Arbor Station Elementary School | Record | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30135Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 559 |
| Stewart Middle School | Record | Douglas County | Douglasville, 30134Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 554 |
Douglas County High School
Douglas County
Douglasville, 30134 / Suburb: Large
New Manchester High School
Douglas County
Douglasville, 30135 / Suburb: Large
Alexander High School
Douglas County
Douglasville, 30135 / Suburb: Large
Chapel Hill High School
Douglas County
Douglasville, 30135 / Rural: Fringe
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
Douglas County
Lithia Springs, 30122 / Suburb: Large
Chapel Hill Middle School
Douglas County
Douglasville, 30135 / Suburb: Large
New Manchester Elementary School
Douglas County
Douglasville, 30135 / Suburb: Large
Factory Shoals Middle School
Douglas County
Douglasville, 30135 / Rural: Fringe
Chestnut Log Middle School
Douglas County
Douglasville, 30135 / Suburb: Large
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Douglas County
Douglasville, 30135 / Rural: Fringe
Bill Arp Elementary School
Douglas County
Douglasville, 30135 / Suburb: Large
Factory Shoals Elementary School
Douglas County
Lithia Springs, 30122 / Suburb: Large
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Douglas County
Villa Rica, 30180 / Suburb: Large
Mason Creek Elementary School
Douglas County
Winston, 30187 / Rural: Fringe
Holly Springs Elementary School
Douglas County
Douglasville, 30135 / Rural: Fringe
Arbor Station Elementary School
Douglas County
Douglasville, 30135 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,060
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Douglas County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Douglas County, Georgia?
Douglas County supports 26,094 students across 36 public schools. This infrastructure includes 22 elementary schools and a strong secondary network of eight middle and five high schools.
What are the major school districts in Douglas County, Georgia?
The Douglas County district serves over 25,000 students, while D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy provides a specialized charter option. High schools are major hubs, with Douglas County High leading the way with 1,969 students.
What is the school experience like in Douglas County?
The learning environment is primarily suburban, with 25 schools situated in developed areas. Schools here are relatively large, averaging 725 students, and all five high schools enroll over 1,400 students each.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.