Alexander High School vs. Douglas County High School
Should you attend Alexander High School or Douglas County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alexander High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,823 students in grades 9-12, Alexander High School ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 1,969 students in grades 9-12, Douglas County 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 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,823 students
1,969 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1210 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
465
514
Grade 10 Students
462
525
Grade 11 Students
462
475
Grade 12 Students
434
455
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
32%
71%
% White
45%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
