Douglas County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 25,802 students in Douglas County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Douglas County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Douglas County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
56 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
336 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,206 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
18%
# Black Students
14,566 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
57%
36%
# White Students
4,130 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
16%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
53 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,455 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
193
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
1,597
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,741
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,752
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,743
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,854
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,927
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,964
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,994
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,229
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,430
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,335
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,109
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,934
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,634 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,471 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Douglas County School District?
Douglas County School District manages 35 public schools serving 25,802 students.
What is the rank of Douglas County School District?
Douglas County School District is ranked #109 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County School District?
57% of Douglas County School District students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Douglas County School District?
Douglas County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Douglas County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,471 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 35 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 25,802 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
