Alexander High School vs Fairplay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 9.3 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
Fairplay Middle School
Douglasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
523 students
| Measure | Alexander High School Douglasville, Georgia | Fairplay Middle School Douglasville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 431 | #95 of 482 |
| National rank | #9468 of 16,910 | #5066 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,830 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 55% |
| city | Douglasville | Douglasville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairplay Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 45.9).
- •Fairplay Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Fairplay Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Fairplay Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 52.3%).
- •Fairplay Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.5).
- •Alexander High School is the larger school with 1,830 students compared with 523.
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 Fairplay Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairplay Middle School ranks higher (61.9 vs 45.9 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 Fairplay Middle School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Douglasville and Douglasville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander High School: 1,830. Fairplay Middle School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander High School and Fairplay Middle School rank in Georgia?
Alexander High School is 146th of 431 and Fairplay Middle School is 95th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).