For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,312 students in Douglas, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Douglas, AL are Douglas Elementary School, Douglas High School and Douglas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Douglas have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Douglas, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Highway 75
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4420
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4420
Grades: 3-5
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Eagle Drive
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-2810
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-2810
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #33.
Douglas Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 75
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Bethlehem Rd
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Grades: PK-2
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Douglas, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Douglas, AL include Douglas Elementary School, Douglas High School and Douglas Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Douglas?
4 public schools are located in Douglas.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas?
Douglas public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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