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Douglas County School System

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Douglasville, GA
Rating 4.01 out of 5 167 reviews

COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

All elementary students who signed up for Traditional Learning began attending in person school beginning September 8. Middle school students began in person classes on September 14 and high school students on September 21. Students will attend Monday through Thursday, with digital learning at home on Fridays, allowing custodians time to deep clean all buildings. Learn More

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dcssga.org

(770) 651-2000

9030 Highway 5
Douglasville, GA 30134

About Douglas County School System...

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Grades

PK, K-12

Total Schools

Students

26,555

From Douglas County School System

The Douglas County School System serves 26,000 students and is the state’s 17th largest public school system. With approximately 3,500 employees, the Douglas County School System is the county's largest employer.

Mr. Trent North is the superintendent. Student enrollment in the school district is approximately 26,000 students. There are 20 elementary schools (grades K-5), eight middle schools (grades 6-8), five high schools (grades 9-12), and two specialized high school programs. The school boasts a technology rich learning environment that prepares graduates for a lifetime of educational and career success.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

41%

Percent Proficient - Math

37%

Average Graduation Rate

87%

Average SAT

1060

1,646 responses

Average ACT

1,050 responses

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More About Douglas County School System Academics

Students

Diversity

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

26,555

Free or Reduced Lunch

62.1%

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

$57,614

Teachers in First/Second Year

1.5%

Finances

Expenses Per Student

$10,509 / student

National

$12,239

Instruction
62%
Support Services
32%
Other
6%

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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income

$58,560

National

$62,843

Median Rent

$1,083

National

$1,062

Median Home Value

$171,600

National

$217,500

Douglas County School System Reviews

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I've been apart of the Douglas County School System from K-12, and my overall experience has been great! The teachers and administrators are amazing and caring. In elementary school, the guidance counselors taught us valuable life lessons and skills that I still use today! The DCSS has been consistent with ensuring our safety. During K-12, I never felt unsafe at school! We'd always practice drills and learn the different emergency codes. In all honesty, the teaching staff at all three of my schools were decent! I've only had a problem with a teacher once, and the administrators fixed it immediately. I'm more than grateful to be a part of Douglas County School District! Each and every grade level prepared me for the next. I am now a senior in New Manchester High school, and I truly feel that I've been guided in the right direction and prepared for the college world along with the real world! So, the rate of my overall experience with Douglas County High School is a 10/10!

I Feel Like The Douglas County System Needs More Improving , It's Not The Best, But It's Not Worst. At Chapel Hill High School, I Feel Like Certain Teacher Are Biased & Have Their Favorites When It Comes Down To The Students. They Are More Interested In The Kids Not Having Their ID'S And The Breaking Of The Dress Codes. The Teacher Choose & Picks Who They Will Give More Attention To When It Comes To The Assignments Given In That Class. The School Needs To Work On Their Bullying Process, & Have Talks With Their Staff Members When It Comes Down To That Topic. The Teachers That Attends Chapel Hill High School Gets Caught Up In The Drama That Is Being Held, & Will Talk Dirty About The Students That Attends The School With Other Students. Chapel Hill High School Need's Better Janitors To Take Care Of The School, The Classes & The Bathroom Needs The Most Work On. Parents Agree That The Kids Who Attends This School Is In A Good Environment, But The Way It's Set Up, I Don't Agree.

Overall I feel like my experience with the schools were very fun. I was able to met new people and find different ways to challenge myself and the people around me. On thing I am very proud of this county for is their magnet programs. Each school has a different focus which lets the students have many offers. Furthermore these programs allow students to challenge themselves more with harder topic and more people like them around, which fuels competition. One thing I believe needs fixing is the divide between the students in the magnet programs and the regular students. In most cases the children in the programs are isolated with the others in the program and do not have much interaction with the rest of the student body. This bring problems in the realms of communications and leads to them potentially not connecting with their graduating class. However despite this there is a constant effort to make in work which is why the schools still strives.

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Elementary Schools in Douglas County School System

Holly Springs Elementary School

Mason Creek Elementary School

Mirror Lake Elementary School

South Douglas Elementary School

Brighten Academy

Middle Schools in Douglas County School System

Chapel Hill Middle School

Brighten Academy

Fairplay Middle School

Mason Creek Middle School

Yeager Middle School

High Schools in Douglas County School System

Alexander High School

Douglas County High School

Chapel Hill High School

Lithia Springs High School

New Manchester High School

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5007 Grist Mill Dr GA

8025 Cascading Shls GA

1038 Timber Trl GA

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Elementary Schools in Douglas County School System

Holly Springs Elementary School

Mason Creek Elementary School

Mirror Lake Elementary School

South Douglas Elementary School

Brighten Academy

Middle Schools in Douglas County School System

Chapel Hill Middle School

Brighten Academy

Fairplay Middle School

Mason Creek Middle School

Yeager Middle School

High Schools in Douglas County School System

Alexander High School

Douglas County High School

Chapel Hill High School

Lithia Springs High School

New Manchester High School

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