For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,021 students in Douglasville, GA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Douglasville, GA is Brighten Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglasville, GA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Douglasville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Douglasville, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brighten Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5897 Prestley Mill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 615-3680
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 615-3680
Gr: K-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Zest Preparatory Academy School
Charter School
3130 Golf Ridge Blv
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 462-9051
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 462-9051
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Douglasville, GA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Douglasville, GA include Brighten Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Douglasville?
2 public charter schools are located in Douglasville.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglasville?
Douglasville public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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