Middle Schools in Douglas County

Douglas County is home to eight middle schools serving grades 6-8, with a combined enrollment of roughly 5,768 students across a district that ranks in the 46th percentile statewide.

For parents, the standout choice is Fairplay Middle School, which ranks 119th in Georgia (79th percentile, 4 stars) and leads the district in 8th grade math (56.2% proficient), science (56.8%), and social studies (52.7%). Mason Creek Middle School is the most improved, jumping 45 spots to 153rd statewide, and posts the district's best 6th grade math score (56.8%) and lowest chronic absenteeism (13.4%). Chapel Hill Middle School achieves strong results (168th, 71st percentile) while serving the largest enrollment at 1,036 students. All three of these schools earn 4-star ratings and exceed state averages in 8th grade science. At the other end, Stewart Middle School ranks lowest at 467th (19th percentile), with just 7.5% of 6th graders proficient in math and the highest economic disadvantage rate (86.7%). Turner Middle School (435th) and Factory Shoals Middle School (428th) also struggle in the bottom quartile.

A striking bright spot: all eight schools achieve strong Algebra I End-of-Course results, with four schools—Chapel Hill, Mason Creek, Turner, and Fairplay—hitting 100% proficiency, far above the state average of 48.1%. However, grade-level math remains a district-wide challenge, with the district average trailing the state by 11 points in 6th grade. Chronic absenteeism tracks closely with performance—the top schools hover near 13%, while Turner reaches 29.7%. Notably, per-student spending shows no clear link to outcomes: Stewart spends the most ($15,239) yet ranks last, while Fairplay spends a mid-range $12,445 and excels. The district is clearly split into two tiers, with the top three schools outperforming the bottom five by wide margins, making school choice a significant factor for families.