Coffee County School District

1311 S. Peterson Ave.
Douglas, GA 31533
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Coffee County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,640 students in Coffee County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Coffee County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
7,640 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
533 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Coffee County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#135 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

32%
39%

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30%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

41%
40%
89%
84.4%

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(2022-23)
27.7%
26.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2009–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
24%
20%

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% Black
29%
36%

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% White
42%
34%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,373 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,449 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$29,690 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$118 MM
$28,127 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,373
$17,023

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,449
$16,127

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Coffee County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2033 Ga Highway 158 W
Douglas, GA 31535
(912) 393-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Coffee County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
159 Trojan Way
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-2094
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Nicholls Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
704 Van Streat Hwy
Nicholls, GA 31554
(912) 345-2429
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
706 Baker Hwy W
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-2086
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Westside Dr
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-5506
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Broxton-mary Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Little Ave W
Broxton, GA 31519
(912) 359-2391
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
West Green Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
106 School Circle Rd
West Green, GA 31567
(912) 384-2032
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Ambrose Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3753 Vickers Xing
Ambrose, GA 31512
(912) 359-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Coffee Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Connector 206 N
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 720-1011
Gr: 6-8 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
603 Mcdonald Ave N
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-3187
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Satilla Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5325 Old Axson Rd
Douglas, GA 31535
(912) 384-2602
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
1020 Gaskin Ave S
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-1342
Gr: 9-10 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Coffee County School District?
Coffee County School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,640 students.
What is the rank of Coffee County School District?
Coffee County School District is ranked #134 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coffee County School District?
42% of Coffee County School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coffee County School District?
Coffee County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Coffee County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,449 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,640 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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