Enrollment
1,830
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Douglasville, GA
Alexander High School
Federal NCES profile for Alexander High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130186001976
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186001976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexander High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexander High School
Alexander High School is a large high school in Douglasville, Georgia, enrolling 1,830 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Georgia schools and 24% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,830 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 155 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 390 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,830 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 28 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Douglasville's high schools, it stands alongside Douglas County High School (1,958 students): Alexander High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 18.3:1).
Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students) and New Manchester High School (1,894 students) alongside Alexander High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alexander High School compares
Alexander High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 43% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,830 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,830
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
280
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 39.1%
African American 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Alexander High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County, which includes Alexander High School.
$12,996
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.1%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alexander High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Douglasville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Douglas County High School
Standard public school
1,958 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
New Manchester High School
Standard public school
1,894 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
South Paulding High School
Standard public school
1,881 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill High School
Standard public school
1,646 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,830 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alexander High School
How many students attend Alexander High School?
Alexander High School has 1,830 students enrolled. It is a high school in Douglasville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander High School is 17.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander High School?
34.4% of students at Alexander High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander High School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander High School is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander High School?
Alexander High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander High School rank among high schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Douglasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Douglasville on the city page.
Is Alexander High School a good school?
Alexander High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides Alexander High School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Chapel Hill High School (1,646 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.
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