Douglas County High School vs Zest Preparatory Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas County High School
Douglasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,958 students
Zest Preparatory Academy School
Douglasville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
209 students
| Measure | Douglas County High School Douglasville, Georgia | Zest Preparatory Academy School Douglasville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 431 | #298 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #11907 of 16,910 | #17038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,958 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Douglasville | Douglasville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zest Preparatory Academy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 36.2).
- •Zest Preparatory Academy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 70.3%).
- •Zest Preparatory Academy School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.2).
- •Douglas County High School is the larger school with 1,958 students compared with 209.
- •Douglas County High School is a public school while Zest Preparatory Academy School is a charter 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 Douglas County High School better than Zest Preparatory Academy School?
On the Success Index (US), Zest Preparatory Academy School ranks higher (61.7 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 Douglas County High School and Zest Preparatory Academy School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Douglasville and Douglasville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas County High School: 1,958. Zest Preparatory Academy School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas County High School and Zest Preparatory Academy School rank in Georgia?
Douglas County High School is 204th of 431 and Zest Preparatory Academy School is 298th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).