Coffee County School District
School District · Douglas, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,518
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,518
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Coffee County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Coffee County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Indian Creek Elementary
Douglas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy
Douglas · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ambrose Elementary School
Ambrose · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#150 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,518
$610 vs Georgia median
District size
7,667 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Coffee County ranks #150 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Coffee County's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Indian Creek Elementary (7.4/10), Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy (7.1/10), and Ambrose Elementary School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.1/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Coffee County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +30.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Coffee County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Coffee County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Creek Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Ambrose Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Broxton-mary Hayes Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Nicholls Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Coffee Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Coffee County High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Westside Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | George Washington Carver Freshman Campus | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Satilla Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Coffee County
Coffee County is a Douglas, Georgia school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 7,667 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $13,518 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Coffee County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Indian Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Coffee County students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 50.9%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Coffee County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Coffee County with test data.
Schools in Coffee County
12 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Douglas
- Total Enrollment
- 7,667
- Teachers (FTE)
- 520
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Coffee County?
Coffee County has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Coffee County?
The average composite rating for Coffee County is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Coffee County?
Coffee County spends $13,518 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Coffee County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Coffee County is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Coffee County?
Indian Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Coffee County with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Coffee County?
Across schools in Coffee County with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Coffee County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Coffee County has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.9%
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- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
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- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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