Serving 1,194 students in grades 9-12, Frederick Douglass 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 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,194 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate
: 62% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frederick Douglass High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Frederick Douglass High School is ranked #2145 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Frederick Douglass High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School is 62%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High School?
1,194 students attend Frederick Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Frederick Douglass High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass High School?
Frederick Douglass High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass High School offer ?
Frederick Douglass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frederick Douglass High School part of?
I graduated from Doug in 2007. This school taught me who I was as a young African American woman, and exposed me to things that I may not have been able to gain exposure to anywhere else. I loved the fact that there are small learning communities that cater to the various interests of students. Excellence in academics, as well as athletics, music, and the arts are emphasized here.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,194 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate
: 62% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
