Coffee County Schools & Education
Coffee County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,048
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#96
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Coffee County
Measured School Summary
Coffee County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,048 per pupil, Coffee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Coffee County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #96 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,048
$357 below the state average
School coverage
12
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Coffee County has 12 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Coffee County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Coffee County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#96
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Coffee County
Elementary to high school visible
7,538 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Coffee County is the largest listed district slice, with 12 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Coffee County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Coffee County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Concentrated Rural Education in Coffee County
Coffee County maintains 12 public schools under a single unified district, serving a total of 7,538 students. The system is built around eight elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools to support the entire community.
Exceeding State Graduation Benchmarks
Coffee County reports an impressive 90.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than the 88.1% state average and the 87% national rate. This performance comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $7,048, which is nearly half of the national average.
One District Serving All Students
The Coffee County School District manages all 7,538 students in the area with no charter school alternatives currently available. The district's central hub is Coffee Middle School, the largest facility in the county with 1,679 students.
A Blend of Rural and Town Schools
The educational feel is primarily rural, with eight schools in the countryside and four in town settings. While the average school size is 628 students, facilities range from small primary schools to the large 1,234-student Coffee County High.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Coffee County
Reported Enrollment
7,538
12 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Coffee County
12 Public Schools in Coffee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Middle School | Profile | Coffee County | Douglas, 31533Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,679 |
| Coffee County High School | Profile | Coffee County | Douglas, 31533Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,234 |
| Indian Creek Elementary | Record | Coffee County | Douglas, 31535Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 656 |
| Satilla Elementary School | Record | Coffee County | Douglas, 31535Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 656 |
| Westside Elementary School | Record | Coffee County | Douglas, 31533Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 616 |
| Eastside Elementary School | Record | Coffee County | Douglas, 31533Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 553 |
| George Washington Carver Freshman Campus | Record | Coffee County | Douglas, 31533Town: Remote | 9 | Other | 541 |
| Ambrose Elementary School | Record | Coffee County | Ambrose, 31512Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 396 |
| West Green Elementary School | Record | Coffee County | West Green, 31567Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 382 |
| Nicholls Elementary School | Record | Coffee County | Nicholls, 31554Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 329 |
| Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary | Record | Coffee County | Broxton, 31519Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 286 |
| Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy | Record | Coffee County | Douglas, 31533Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 210 |
Coffee Middle School
Coffee County
Douglas, 31533 / Rural: Fringe
Coffee County High School
Coffee County
Douglas, 31533 / Rural: Fringe
George Washington Carver Freshman Campus
Coffee County
Douglas, 31533 / Town: Remote
West Green Elementary School
Coffee County
West Green, 31567 / Rural: Distant
Nicholls Elementary School
Coffee County
Nicholls, 31554 / Rural: Distant
Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary
Coffee County
Broxton, 31519 / Rural: Distant
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy
Coffee County
Douglas, 31533 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,048
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Coffee County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Coffee County, Georgia?
Coffee County maintains 12 public schools under a single unified district, serving a total of 7,538 students. The system is built around eight elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools to support the entire community.
How do schools in Coffee County perform academically?
Coffee County reports an impressive 90.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than the 88.1% state average and the 87% national rate. This performance comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $7,048, which is nearly half of the national average.
What are the major school districts in Coffee County, Georgia?
The Coffee County School District manages all 7,538 students in the area with no charter school alternatives currently available. The district's central hub is Coffee Middle School, the largest facility in the county with 1,679 students.
What is the school experience like in Coffee County?
The educational feel is primarily rural, with eight schools in the countryside and four in town settings. While the average school size is 628 students, facilities range from small primary schools to the large 1,234-student Coffee County High.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.