Alexander High School vs Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander High School
Douglasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,830 students
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
Douglasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
| Measure | Alexander High School Douglasville, Georgia | Dorsett Shoals Elementary School Douglasville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 431 | #648 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #9468 of 16,910 | #32038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,830 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| city | Douglasville | Douglasville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 39.8).
- •Dorsett Shoals Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Alexander High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Alexander High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 75.2%).
- •Dorsett Shoals Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.5).
- •Alexander High School is the larger school with 1,830 students compared with 404.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexander High School better than Dorsett Shoals Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander High School ranks higher (45.9 vs 39.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alexander High School and Dorsett Shoals Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Douglasville and Douglasville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander High School: 1,830. Dorsett Shoals Elementary School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander High School and Dorsett Shoals Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Alexander High School is 146th of 431 and Dorsett Shoals Elementary School is 648th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).