Total enrollment
26,121
+147 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Douglas County
Georgia · Public K-12
The schools list below covers the full public K-12 directory for Douglas County: 37 schools, 26,121 students, Douglas County Public Schools as the largest district. The level mix is 23 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Douglas County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
37
+1 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Douglas County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 33.5% | #88 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 26,121 | #16 of 137 | #385 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 37 | #15 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #131 of 137 | #2,036 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 70.5% | #102 of 137 | #725 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.4% | #60 of 137 | #593 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Douglas County school rankings
Residents
147,888
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
37
3 districts
Enrollment
26,121
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$82,984
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
70.5%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
23
11,519 students
Middle
8
5,768 students
High
5
8,788 students
Combined / other
1
46 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Douglas County Public Schools
25,521 students · 3 districts in Douglas County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Douglas County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
30.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
37
25.3% under 18
Test scores in Douglas County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 29 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- South Douglas Elementary School· 57.1%
- Holly Springs Elementary School· 50.6%
- Fairplay Middle School· 49.2%
- Chapel Hill Middle School· 47.7%
- Brighten Academy· 44.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Stewart Middle School· 18.9%
- Burnett Elementary School· 21.2%
- Sweetwater Elementary School· 25.8%
- Turner Middle School· 25.9%
- Bill Arp Elementary School· 26.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Douglasville | High | 09-12 | 1,958 | · |
| New Manchester High School | Douglasville | High | 09-12 | 1,894 | · |
| Alexander High School | Douglasville | High | 09-12 | 1,830 | · |
| Chapel Hill High School | Douglasville | High | 09-12 | 1,646 | · |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Lithia Springs | High | 09-12 | 1,460 | · |
| Chapel Hill Middle School | Douglasville | Middle | 06-08 | 1,036 | · |
| Mason Creek Middle School | Winston | Middle | 06-08 | 853 | · |
| Factory Shoals Middle School | Douglasville | Middle | 06-08 | 833 | · |
| New Manchester Elementary School | Douglasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 818 | · |
| Brighten Academy | Douglasville | Elementary | KG-08 | 812 | · |
| Turner Middle School | Lithia Springs | Middle | 06-08 | 742 | · |
| Chestnut Log Middle School | Douglasville | Middle | 06-08 | 719 | · |
| Factory Shoals Elementary School | Lithia Springs | Elementary | PK-05 | 697 | · |
| Bill Arp Elementary School | Douglasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 645 | · |
| Chapel Hill Elementary School | Douglasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 620 | · |
| Mirror Lake Elementary School | Villa Rica | Elementary | PK-05 | 554 | · |
| Arbor Station Elementary School | Douglasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 544 | · |
| South Douglas Elementary School | Douglasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 544 | · |
| North Douglas Elementary School | Douglasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 537 | · |
| Stewart Middle School | Douglasville | Middle | 06-08 | 533 | · |
| Yeager Middle School | Douglasville | Middle | 06-08 | 529 | · |
| Fairplay Middle School | Douglasville | Middle | 06-08 | 523 | · |
| Mason Creek Elementary School | Winston | Elementary | PK-05 | 513 | · |
| Lithia Springs Elementary School | Lithia Springs | Elementary | PK-05 | 500 | · |
| Bright Star Elementary School | Douglasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 481 | · |
| Holly Springs Elementary School | Douglasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 473 | · |
| Sweetwater Elementary School | Lithia Springs | Elementary | PK-05 | 473 | · |
| Eastside Elementary School | Douglasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 433 | · |
| Beulah Elementary School | Douglasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 428 | · |
| Mount Carmel Elementary School | Douglasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 425 | · |
| Dorsett Shoals Elementary School | Douglasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 404 | · |
| D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy | Lithia Springs | Elementary | KG-08 | 391 | · |
| Burnett Elementary School | Douglasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 380 | · |
| Annette Winn Elementary School | Lithia Springs | Elementary | PK-05 | 341 | · |
| Winston Elementary School | Winston | Elementary | PK-05 | 297 | · |
| Zest Preparatory Academy School | Douglasville | Elementary | KG-05 | 209 | · |
| Youth Villages at Inner Harbour | Douglasville | Combined | PK-12 | 46 | · |
Cities in Douglas County
About Douglas County
In Georgia, Douglas County is a mid-sized county of about 147,888 residents. 37 public schools across the county enrolls about 26,121 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $82,984, about 31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 32% above the Georgia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Douglas County spans 23 elementary schools (11,519 students), 8 middle schools (5,768), 5 high schools (8,788), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Douglas County is Douglas County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 25,521 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Douglas County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 25,974 students to 26,121. Douglas County now counts 37 public schools, up from 36 in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Douglas County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data