Below Average
#1102 of 1,356 schools in AL
Douglas High School
High School · Marshall County · Douglas, AL
A Marshall County high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 300, Douglas, AL 35964
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Douglas High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Douglas High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,901/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Douglas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Marshall County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 650 | Compare → |
| Brindlee Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | Not available | 515 | Compare → |
| Kate D Smith Dar High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 397 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marshall County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas High School is listed in Marshall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas High School
Douglas High School is a public high school in Douglas, AL, part of Marshall County, serving approximately 691 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,102 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas High School
What grades does Douglas High School serve?
Douglas High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Douglas High School?
Douglas High School has an enrollment of approximately 691 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas High School rank in AL?
Douglas High School ranks #1,102 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Douglas High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Douglas High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Douglas High School a charter school?
No, Douglas High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas High School a Title I school?
No, Douglas High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas High School?
49.5% of students at Douglas High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 691
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (256) 593-2810
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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