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Boaz High School vs. Douglas High School

Should you attend Boaz High School or Douglas High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Boaz High School
907 Brown St
Boaz, AL 35957
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Douglas High School
225 Eagle Drive
Douglas, AL 35964
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Boaz High School's overall state ranking declined from #253 in 2010 to #962 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% among Alabama high schools.
Math proficiency ranged between 15–19%, reading proficiency between 20–24%, and science proficiency between 25–29%, all lower than the Alabama state averages in recent years.
Enrollment increased from 528 students in 2005 to 722 in 2023, with minority enrollment comprising 52% of the student body; free and reduced–price lunch eligibility rose to 70% in 2023, indicating a growing low–income population.
The school served grades 9–12 with 722 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023.
Graduation rates consistently ranged from 80–94% between 2013 and 2023, surpassing the state average of approximately 88% over the same period.
Douglas High School ranked #736 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #862 in 2021 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 15–19% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment reached 49%, with notable Hispanic representation at 320 students and a total enrollment increase from 590 students in 2019 to 691 in 2023.
Serving grades 9–12, Douglas High School had 691 students and 34 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, higher than many comparable schools.
The school's graduation rate ranged between 85–89%, consistently below the state average near 88–90%, reflecting room for improvement in student outcomes.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
722 students
691 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Douglas High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
34 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Douglas High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boaz High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boaz City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marshall County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#962 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#736 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boaz High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Douglas High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boaz High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boaz City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marshall County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boaz High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boaz City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marshall County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boaz High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boaz City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marshall County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Boaz High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Boaz City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Douglas High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marshall County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Boaz High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Douglas High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
195
195
Grade 10 Students
182
180
Grade 11 Students
186
177
Grade 12 Students
159
139

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Boaz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boaz City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Marshall County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boaz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boaz City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marshall County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boaz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boaz City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marshall County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boaz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boaz City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marshall County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boaz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boaz City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marshall County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Boaz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boaz City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marshall County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.58
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Boaz High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boaz City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Douglas High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marshall County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boaz High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boaz City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Douglas High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marshall County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boaz High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boaz City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Douglas High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marshall County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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