Alexander High School

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Alexander High School ranks 222 nd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alexander High School is a public high school located in Douglasville, Georgia, serving 1,823 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Douglas County School District, which is ranked 116 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Alexander High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 90.8% to 94.2% over the past five years, significantly higher than nearby Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School (81.9%) and Douglas County High School (87.4%). The school also outperforms the Douglas County and Georgia state averages in several Milestones Assessment subjects, including American Literature and Composition, Biology, and United States History. Additionally, Alexander High School has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (41.2%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School (71.22%) and Langston Hughes High School (100%).

While Alexander High School is performing well, it is surrounded by other high-performing schools in the Douglas County district, such as Chapel Hill High School and South Paulding High School, suggesting a robust educational ecosystem in the area. The higher per-student spending at Alexander High School ($8,891 in 2018-2019) compared to some nearby schools may also contribute to its stronger academic performance, though further analysis would be needed to establish a direct correlation.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6500 Alexander Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135

(770) 651-6000

District: Douglas County

SchoolDigger Rank:
222^nd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,891

Feeder schools for Alexander High School:

Elementary:	Bill Arp Elementary School
	Mason Creek Elementary School
	South Douglas Elementary School
Middle:	Fairplay Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 1,823

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.2%

African American:

31.7%

Hispanic:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alexander High School ranks better than 51.5% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Douglas County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.14. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Alexander High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Student Body

Compare Details Alexander High School has the largest high school student body size in the Douglas County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alexander High School is $8,891. 2 high schools in the Douglas County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Alexander High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Alexander High School 222^nd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Alexander High School in the ranking list.)

Douglas County:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County 116^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alexander High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	49.61	177^th	335	47.2%
2007	57.72	141^st	358	60.6%
2008	61.14	132^nd	370	64.3%
2009	55.16	176^th	372	52.7%
2010	57.23	151^st	384	60.7%
2011	59.14	152^nd	402	62.2%
2012	50.46	195^th	396	50.8%
2013	50.89	204^th	425	52.0%
2014	61.21	122^nd	425	71.3%
2015	39.05	229^th	435	47.4%
2016	52.19	144^th	426	66.2%
2017	53.47	123^rd	420	70.7%
2018	55.54	129^th	428	69.9%
2019	58.37	120^th	438	72.6%
2021	53.66	142^nd	410	65.4%
2022	56.53	133^rd	429	69.0%
2023	52.36	160^th	442	63.8%
2024	43.14	222^nd	458	51.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Excellent environment for those students that are interested in succeeding in high school and afterwards. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 29, 2013

Alexander was one out of only 21 high schools that made AYP in 2011. They have made AYP 4 out of the last 5 years, and continue to offer over 16 AP courses, the most out of many high schools in georgia Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alexander High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1242	1242
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1220	1220
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1241	1241
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1234	1234
1994	1169	84	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1263
1995	1199	98	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	1309
1996	1199	98	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	1309
1997	1182	116	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1307
1998	1149	111	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	1272
1999	1117	110	10	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	1246
2000	1109	130	10	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	1262
2001	1132	153	11	10	7	n/a	n/a	0	1313
2002	1162	215	7	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1404
2003	1162	215	7	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1404
2004	1180	197	7	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	1412
2005	1196	249	9	24	1	n/a	n/a	27	1506
2006	1232	304	6	36	1	n/a	n/a	32	1611
2007	1311	393	11	66	1	n/a	n/a	37	1819
2008	1306	423	10	78	2	n/a	n/a	61	1880
2009	1301	440	13	96	1	n/a	n/a	64	1915
2010	1284	437	16	109	1	0	57	0	1904
2011	1216	446	11	96	0	2	53	0	1824
2012	1142	412	13	112	1	0	48	0	1728
2013	1104	422	12	118	1	1	50	0	1708
2014	1055	376	11	120	3	0	53	0	1618
2015	1096	419	15	134	2	1	62	0	1729
2016	1063	427	18	145	1	3	80	0	1737
2017	1062	482	22	150	2	2	85	0	1805
2018	1076	516	23	178	1	2	95	0	1891
2019	1020	510	22	185	1	1	89	0	1828
2020	1031	533	27	203	1	1	81	0	1877
2021	1013	556	27	221	2	2	110	0	1931
2022	941	568	26	261	4	2	109	0	1911
2023	824	577	25	274	8	0	115	0	1823

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alexander High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1242	65.0	19.1	2.7
1991	1220	62.0	19.6	2.9
1992	1241	64.0	19.3	4.4
1993	1234	62.0	19.9	5.9
1994	1263	71.8	17.6	5.6
1995	1309	76.5	17.1	6.4
1996	1309	76.5	17.1	6.4
1997	1307	74.5	17.5	9.3
1998	1272	74.8	17.0	10.7
1999	1246	79.1	15.8	10.5
2000	1262	76.9	16.4	13.2
2001	1313	75.0	17.5	13.5
2002	1404	77.2	18.2	17
2003	1404	77.2	18.2	17
2004	1412	79.6	17.7	17.5
2005	1506	82.5	18.3	22.5
2006	1611	92.3	17.5	28.2
2007	1819	103.3	17.6	30.6
2008	1880	115.5	16.3	32.8
2009	1915	114.9	16.7	33.8
2010	1904	109.4	17.4	38.2
2011	1824	106.4	17.1	38.8
2012	1728	95.8	18.0	39.6
2013	1708	95.6	17.8	38.9
2014	1618	95.6	16.9	38.6
2015	1729	97.0	17.8	37.1
2016	1737	97.0	17.9	37.4
2017	1805	103.3	17.4	37.4
2018	1891	103.0	18.3	38
2019	1828	103.3	17.6	38.2
2020	1877	105.5	17.7	37.6
2021	1931	102.1	18.9	35.3
2022	1911	105.2	18.1	n/a
2023	1823	102.7	17.7	41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alexander High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1242	65.0	19.1	2.7
1991	1220	62.0	19.6	2.9
1992	1241	64.0	19.3	4.4
1993	1234	62.0	19.9	5.9
1994	1263	71.8	17.6	5.6
1995	1309	76.5	17.1	6.4
1996	1309	76.5	17.1	6.4
1997	1307	74.5	17.5	9.3
1998	1272	74.8	17.0	10.7
1999	1246	79.1	15.8	10.5
2000	1262	76.9	16.4	13.2
2001	1313	75.0	17.5	13.5
2002	1404	77.2	18.2	17
2003	1404	77.2	18.2	17
2004	1412	79.6	17.7	17.5
2005	1506	82.5	18.3	22.5
2006	1611	92.3	17.5	28.2
2007	1819	103.3	17.6	30.6
2008	1880	115.5	16.3	32.8
2009	1915	114.9	16.7	33.8
2010	1904	109.4	17.4	38.2
2011	1824	106.4	17.1	38.8
2012	1728	95.8	18.0	39.6
2013	1708	95.6	17.8	38.9
2014	1618	95.6	16.9	38.6
2015	1729	97.0	17.8	37.1
2016	1737	97.0	17.9	37.4
2017	1805	103.3	17.4	37.4
2018	1891	103.0	18.3	38
2019	1828	103.3	17.6	38.2
2020	1877	105.5	17.7	37.6
2021	1931	102.1	18.9	35.3
2022	1911	105.2	18.1	n/a
2023	1823	102.7	17.7	41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alexander High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$273 (3.4%)	$7,744 (96.6%)	$8,017
2018	$259 (3.1%)	$8,034 (96.9%)	$8,292
2019	$284 (3.2%)	$8,607 (96.8%)	$8,891

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alexander High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 120^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 160^th of 442 High schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Alexander High School)	54.7	46.2	8.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Douglas County)	48.4	34.4	14%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Alexander High School)	37.8	16.7	21.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Douglas County)	36.5	21	15.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Alexander High School)	47.9	42.7	5.2%
End of Course Biology (Douglas County)	45.8	35.5	10.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Alexander High School)	58.4	41.7	16.7%
End of Course United States History (Douglas County)	46.9	31	15.9%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1828	1823	0.3%
African American	510	577	13.1%
American Indian	1	8	700%
Asian	22	25	13.6%
Hispanic	185	274	48.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1020	824	19.2%
Two or More Races	89	115	29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.2%	41.2%	3%

Schools Near Alexander High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alexander High School	Public	9-12	6500 Alexander Pkwy	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6000	1,823	103	17.7	41.2%	824 (45.2%)	577 (31.7%)	274 (15.0%)	25 (1.4%)	8 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (6.3%)	43.1	222^nd of 458 public high schools	51.5%		52.4	160^th of 442 public high schools	63.8%	62	44.7	15.4	37.9	39.4	$8,891	$284	$8,607
Chapel Hill High School	Public	9-12	4899 Chapel Hill Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6200	1,609	82	19.6	48.1%	233 (14.5%)	1,008 (62.6%)	248 (15.4%)	23 (1.4%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	92 (5.7%)	42.3	226^th of 458 public high schools	50.7%		41	226^th of 442 public high schools	48.9%		42.9	29.6	30.1	37.2	$8,708	$284	$8,425
Douglas County High School	Public	9-12	8705 Campbellton St	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6500	1,969	107	18.3	63.1%	126 (6.4%)	1,390 (70.6%)	323 (16.4%)	34 (1.7%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	91 (4.6%)	38.8	247^th of 458 public high schools	46.1%		34.5	262^nd of 442 public high schools	40.7%	15	37.3	33.3	36.3	28.7	$8,660	$373	$8,287
New Manchester High School	Public	9-12	4925 Highway 92/166	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-2700	1,894	97	19.5	59.5%	75 (4.0%)	1,488 (78.6%)	266 (14.0%)	6 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	52 (2.7%)	38.3	250^th of 458 public high schools	45.4%		34.1	263^rd of 442 public high schools	40.5%	13	33.6	18.0	38.6	37.2	$9,179	$284	$8,895
South Paulding High School	Public	9-12	1364 Winn Rd	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 949-9221	1,911	104	18.3	36.0%	1,205 (63.1%)	455 (23.8%)	177 (9.3%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (3.4%)	47.6	200^th of 458 public high schools	56.3%		47	195^th of 442 public high schools	55.9%	5	37.0	16.7	42.7	51.7	$8,354	$269	$8,085
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	2520 E County Line Rd	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6700	1,494	88	17.0	71.2%	141 (9.4%)	734 (49.1%)	550 (36.8%)	11 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	9 (0.6%)	46 (3.1%)	23.9	329^th of 458 public high schools	28.2%		23.8	324^th of 442 public high schools	26.7%	5	23.8	34.4	23.1	20.6	$9,181	$353	$8,828
Villa Rica High School	Public	9-12	600 Rocky Branch Rd	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 459-5185	1,807	85	21.2	55.5%	886 (49.0%)	558 (30.9%)	229 (12.7%)	8 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	121 (6.7%)	48.9	196^th of 458 public high schools	57.2%		44.4	211^th of 442 public high schools	52.3%	15	37.8	38.0	43.4	40.4	$7,679	$282	$7,397
Langston Hughes High School	Public	9-12	7501 Hall Rd	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3620	1,964	104	18.8	64.7%	13 (0.7%)	1,691 (86.1%)	217 (11.0%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (1.7%)	19.7	365^th of 458 public high schools	20.3%		17.4	362^nd of 442 public high schools	18.1%	3	20.6	25.8	16.1	28.7	$10,971	$757	$10,215
Westlake High School	Public	9-12	2400 Union Rd SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-6400	2,461	119	20.7	43.4%	6 (0.2%)	2,295 (93.3%)	87 (3.5%)	10 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (2.4%)	52.8	167^th of 458 public high schools	63.5%		47	194^th of 442 public high schools	56.1%	27	38.8	42.2	44.5	45.1	$10,717	$338	$10,379
Creekside High School	Public	9-12	7405 Herndon Rd	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4300	1,768	104	17.0	100.0%	19 (1.1%)	1,555 (88.0%)	153 (8.7%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (1.6%)	28.5	305^th of 458 public high schools	33.4%		21.2	339^th of 442 public high schools	23.3%	34	22.7	33.0	34.0	22.4	$11,273	$454	$10,819

Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander High School

Is Alexander High School a good school?

Alexander High School ranks 222^nd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Alexander High School?

Students at Alexander High School are 45% White, 32% African American, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Alexander High School?

Alexander High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bill Arp Elementary School
Elementary : Mason Creek Elementary School
Elementary : South Douglas Elementary School
Middle : Fairplay Middle School

How many students attend Alexander High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,823 students attended Alexander High School.

What district is Alexander High School in?

Douglas County

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