Douglas County School District
School District · Douglasville, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
35
21 elem, 8 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,179
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
35
21 elem, 8 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,179
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Douglas County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Douglas County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Winston Elementary School
Winston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Holly Springs Elementary School
Douglasville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Douglas Elementary School
Douglasville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#137 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,179
$949 vs Georgia median
District size
25,770 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Douglas County ranks #137 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Douglas County's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 35 schools. Its top-rated schools are Winston Elementary School (8.5/10), Holly Springs Elementary School (8.0/10), and South Douglas Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Douglas County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Douglas County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Douglas County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (35 of 35). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winston Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Holly Springs Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | South Douglas Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Mason Creek Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Mason Creek Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Beulah Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Annette Winn Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Douglas County High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Dorsett Shoals Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Chapel Hill High School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 35 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Douglas County
Douglas County is a Douglasville, Georgia school district serving 35 schools. The district educates 25,770 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $13,179 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Douglas County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Winston Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Douglas County students show an average math proficiency of 47.6% and ELA proficiency of 55.2%.
The district includes 21 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Douglas County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Douglas County with test data.
Schools in Douglas County
35 schools Elementary Schools 21
Middle Schools 8
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Douglasville
- Total Enrollment
- 25,770
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,664
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County has 35 schools in total — 21 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Douglas County?
The average composite rating for Douglas County is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Douglas County?
Douglas County spends $13,179 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Douglas County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Douglas County is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Douglas County?
Winston Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Douglas County with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Douglas County?
Across schools in Douglas County with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Douglas County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Douglas County has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 35 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.2%
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- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
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- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
- Whitfield County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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