Serving 215 students in grades 9-12, Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coffee County Career Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Douglas, GA, covering approximately 602.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 15.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 20 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy's student population of 215 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1214 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
19%
36%
White
53%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Max The Fox
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy's ranking?
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy is ranked #1214 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy?
215 students attend Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy?
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy offer ?
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy part of?
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy is part of Coffee County School District.
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