For the 2026 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 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Douglas have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 51±¬ÁÏs in Douglas, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 75
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4420
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4420
Gr: 3-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Douglas Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 75
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Bethlehem Rd
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Gr: PK-2 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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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