Very Good
#809 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 36% in state
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy
High School · Coffee County · Douglas, GA
A Coffee County high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
706 Baker Hwy W, Douglas, GA 31533
- Math 76% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated825/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver Freshman CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–10 | 0.8 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Citizens Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| First AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–11 | 1.0 mi | 146 | 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.
Coffee County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is listed in Coffee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is a public high school in Douglas, GA, part of Coffee County, serving approximately 199 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #809 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy
What grades does Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy serve?
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy?
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy rank in GA?
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy ranks #809 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy a charter school?
No, Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy a Title I school?
No, Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy?
76.4% of students at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Coffee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (912) 384-2086
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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