For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 10,839 students in Douglas County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, GA are Alexander High School, Chapel Hill High School and Douglas County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Douglas County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chapel Hill High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6500 Alexander Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6000
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,830 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Chapel Hill High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4899 Chapel Hill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6200
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Douglas County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8705 Campbellton St
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-6500
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,958 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Youth Villages At Inner Harbour
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4685 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
South Paulding High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1364 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-9221
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-9221
Gr: 9-12 | 1,881 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
New Manchester High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4925 Highway 92/166
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-2700
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,894 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2520 E County Line Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-6700
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, GA include Alexander High School, Chapel Hill High School and Douglas County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County?
7 public high schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Douglas County include: New Manchester High School vs. Chapel Hill High School, Alexander High School vs. Chapel Hill High School, Douglas County High School vs. Chapel Hill High School
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