Georgia public high school · Douglas County

Douglas County High School

8705 Campbellton St, Douglasville, GA 30134. 468 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 58.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.

58.6%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)1.4 pts below Georgia (60%)
27.2%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)9.4 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
94%4-year graduation rate (2025)6.7 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,003Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
53.3%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)11.3 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
43.1%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)6.9 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Douglas County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 32.1%Georgia private college 3.8%Out-of-state college 12.4%Georgia technical college 10.3%Career credential, working 6.2%Working, not in college 22%Not found in Georgia records 13.2%

    Share of the 468 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

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    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama A & M University, Jacksonville State University, Howard University, North Carolina A & T State University, Duke University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Kennesaw State University3750%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    West Georgia Technical College3640%$2,469$41,700$8,672
    Georgia State University3251%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    University of West Georgia2244%$11,787$54,320$20,750
    Albany State University830%$14,511$44,975$21,750

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

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    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher27.2%
    Associate degree3.5%
    Certificate or other credential16.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet17.6%
    No credential, not enrolled34.9%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher33.5%
    Associate degree3.7%
    Certificate or other credential12.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet5%
    No credential, not enrolled44.9%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202359%
Douglas County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

21.2%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
7.6%Needed remedial English
25.9%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
17.6Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

Black70%
Hispanic18%
Multiracial5%
White5%
Asian2%
70%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
9.7%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Alexander High School (4.8 mi, 62.2% to college) · Chapel Hill High School (5.0 mi, 66.5% to college) · Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School (5.0 mi, 42.7% to college) · South Paulding High School (5.9 mi, 48.8% to college) · New Manchester High School (6.4 mi, 55.4% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Douglas County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureDouglas CountyDouglas CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)58.6%57.6%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)94%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,003—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)43.1%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Douglas County High School graduates go to college?
58.6% of the Class of 2024 at Douglas County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Douglas County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Douglas County High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, West Georgia Technical College and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Douglas County High School?
Douglas County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Douglas County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
27.2% of Douglas County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.