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Douglas County

Georgia · Public School District
35
Schools
25,802
Students
$13,981
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
64.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
87.6%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Douglas County is a public school district in Georgia serving 25,802 students across 35 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 8 middle, 5 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 87.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,981 is near the national average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (35)
Elementary Schools21 schools
Middle Schools8 schools
High Schools5 schools
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Youth Villages at Inner Harbour02–1235
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,981Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
39%
State
43.1%
Local (property tax)
38.8%
Federal
18.1%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
35
Schools
25,802
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.6%
Opportunity Score37/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 35 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County has 35 public schools, serving a total of 25,802 students.
What is the graduation rate for Douglas County?
The graduation rate is 87.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Douglas County spend per student?
Douglas County spends $13,981 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Douglas County?
65% of students in Douglas County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Douglas County?
Yes — 1 of the 35 schools in Douglas County is a charter school.
What grade levels does Douglas County serve?
Douglas County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Douglas County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Douglas County is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.