Douglas County High School vs. Alexander High School
Should you attend Douglas County High School or Alexander 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
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Top Rankings
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Alexander High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,907 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 17:1 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 65% (majority Black).
Serving 1,844 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,907 students
1,844 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
101 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1210 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#924 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
539
503
Grade 10 Students
473
465
Grade 11 Students
463
428
Grade 12 Students
432
448
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
17%
% Black
70%
32%
% White
6%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
