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#267 of 433 private schools in GA
First Academy
School · Douglas, GA
A private school in Douglas, GA serving grades Pre-K – 11th.
124 GASKIN AVE N, Douglas, GA 31533
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in GA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
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Where First Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated825/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,211
Median home value
$131,400
Median rent
$683/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31533; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver Freshman CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–10 | 0.9 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Citizens Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 237 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
First Academy is listed in Douglas, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Academy
First Academy is a private school in Douglas, GA, serving approximately 146 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 433 private schools in GA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Academy
What grades does First Academy serve?
First Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend First Academy?
First Academy has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at First Academy is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Academy rank in GA?
First Academy ranks #267 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is First Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
First Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Academy a private school?
Yes, First Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Academy a religious school?
First Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Coffee County
- Phone
- (912) 720-5961
- Area population (ZIP 31533)
- 17,464
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 33
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31533; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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