Brighten Academy vs Douglas County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighten Academy
Douglasville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
812 students
Douglas County High School
Douglasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,958 students
| Measure | Brighten Academy Douglasville, Georgia | Douglas County High School Douglasville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 1,308 | #204 of 431 |
| National rank | #21220 of 50,301 | #11907 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 812 | 1,958 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 1,958 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| city | Douglasville | Douglasville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighten Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 36.2).
- •Brighten Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Brighten Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Brighten Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 70.3%).
- •Douglas County High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.3).
- •Douglas County High School is the larger school with 1,958 students compared with 812.
- •Brighten Academy is a charter school while Douglas County High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brighten Academy better than Douglas County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brighten Academy ranks higher (55.6 vs 36.2 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 Brighten Academy and Douglas County High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Douglasville and Douglasville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighten Academy: 812. Douglas County High School: 1,958. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighten Academy and Douglas County High School rank in Georgia?
Brighten Academy is 394th of 1,308 and Douglas County High School is 204th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).