- New Manchester Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 818 students
- Factory Shoals Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 697 students
- Bill Arp Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 645 students
- Chapel Hill Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 620 students
- Mirror Lake Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 554 students
- South Douglas Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 544 students
- Arbor Station Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 544 students
- North Douglas Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 537 students
- Mason Creek Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 513 students
- Lithia Springs Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 500 students
- Bright Star Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 481 students
- Sweetwater Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 473 students
- Holly Springs Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 473 students
- Eastside Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 433 students
- Beulah Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 428 students
- Mount Carmel Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 425 students
- Dorsett Shoals Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 404 students
- Burnett Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 380 students
- Annette Winn Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 341 students
- Winston Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 297 students
- Chapel Hill Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,036 students
- Mason Creek Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 853 students
- Factory Shoals Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 833 students
- Turner Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 742 students
- Chestnut Log Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 719 students
- Stewart Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 533 students
- Yeager Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 529 students
- Fairplay Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 523 students
- Douglas County High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,958 students
- New Manchester High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,894 students
- Alexander High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,830 students
- Chapel Hill High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,646 students
- Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,460 students
- Brighten Academy — Grades K–8 · 812 students
- Youth Villages at Inner Harbour — Grades PK–12 · 46 students
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| Metric | Douglas County School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 25,802 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 35 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $11,048/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 5/10 — Average | — | Near average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County School District (this district) | 5/10 | 44th | 25,802 |
| Cherokee County School District | 9/10 | 87th | 41,891 |
| Carroll County School District | 8/10 | 75th | 15,981 |
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Ranked against 219 rated districts in GA → 44th percentile → 5/10.
Source: Georgia Dept. of Education Milestones EOG, grades 3–8 ELA & Math, 2024–25 school year. Full methodology →
About Douglas County School District
Douglas County School District serves zip code 30187, covering Douglas, Georgia with grades Pre-K – 12th. Whether you’re researching a move, evaluating a home purchase, or preparing to enroll a child, the sections below give you a complete picture of this district’s resources, size, and what its rating means for your family.
Funding and Resources
Douglas County School District spent $11,048 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 9% below Georgia’s statewide $12,100 estimate. Of the district’s 2019 graduating cohort of 2,192 students, an estimated 89% earned a diploma within four years (EDFacts adjusted cohort graduation rate).
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 35 schools serving approximately 25,802 students across grades Pre-K – 12th, Douglas County School District is a large district. Contact Douglas County School District to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 5/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Douglas County School District 7 out of 10 — above average among Georgia public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Georgia’s Milestones EOG grades 3–8 ELA & Math assessments (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Georgia is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Douglas County School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Georgia. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 30187
Children in zip code 30187 are assigned to Douglas County School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 30187, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Douglas County School District at (775)782-5134 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Georgia districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Douglas
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Douglas County School District serves zip code 30187, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 30187 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Georgia, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Douglas County School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 30187.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Douglas County School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 30187 data.