For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,208 students in Douglas, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 532 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Douglas, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Douglas, GA are Indian Creek Elementary School, Coffee County High School and Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Douglas have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Douglas, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2033 Ga Highway 158 W
Douglas, GA 31535
(912) 393-1300
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
159 Trojan Way
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-2094
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-2094
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
706 Baker Hwy W
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-2086
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-2086
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Westside Dr
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-5506
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-5506
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Coffee Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Connector 206 N
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 720-1011
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 720-1011
Gr: 6-8 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Mcdonald Ave N
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-3187
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-3187
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Satilla Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5325 Old Axson Rd
Douglas, GA 31535
(912) 384-2602
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
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-1342
Gr: 9-10 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Douglas, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
617 East Ward Street
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 383-5478
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 383-5478
Coffee Alternative Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1303 South Perterson Avenue
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-1043
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-1043
1311 Peterson Ave South
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 383-4104
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 383-4104
Gr: PK | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Douglas, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Douglas, GA include Indian Creek Elementary School, Coffee County High School and Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy.
How many public schools are located in Douglas?
8 public schools are located in Douglas.
What percentage of students in Douglas go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Douglas are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas?
Douglas public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Douglas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Douglas include: Eastside Elementary School vs. Indian Creek Elementary School, Satilla Elementary School vs. Indian Creek Elementary School, Westside Elementary School vs. Indian Creek Elementary School
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