For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,667 students in Coffee County, GA (there are , serving 532 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Coffee County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Coffee County, GA are Indian Creek Elementary School, Coffee County High School and Nicholls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coffee County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Coffee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Coffee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2033 Ga Highway 158 W
Douglas, GA 31535
(912) 393-1300
Douglas, GA 31535
(912) 393-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #22.
Coffee County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
159 Trojan Way
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-2094
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-2094
Grades: 9-12
| 1,324 students
Rank: #33.
Nicholls Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 Van Streat Hwy
Nicholls, GA 31554
(912) 345-2429
Nicholls, GA 31554
(912) 345-2429
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
706 Baker Hwy W
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-2086
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-2086
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Westside Dr
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-5506
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-5506
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #66.
Broxton-mary Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 Little Ave W
Broxton, GA 31519
(912) 359-2391
Broxton, GA 31519
(912) 359-2391
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
West Green Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 School Circle Rd
West Green, GA 31567
(912) 384-2032
West Green, GA 31567
(912) 384-2032
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #88.
Ambrose Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3753 Vickers Xing
Ambrose, GA 31512
(912) 359-5500
Ambrose, GA 31512
(912) 359-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #99.
Coffee Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Connector 206 N
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 720-1011
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 720-1011
Grades: 6-8
| 1,594 students
Rank: #1010.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Mcdonald Ave N
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-3187
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-3187
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1111.
Satilla Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5325 Old Axson Rd
Douglas, GA 31535
(912) 384-2602
Douglas, GA 31535
(912) 384-2602
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: n/an/a
1020 Gaskin Ave S
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-1342
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-1342
Grades: 9-10
| 546 students
Coffee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Education (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
617 East Ward Street
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 383-5478
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 383-5478
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Coffee Alternative Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1303 South Perterson Avenue
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-1043
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-1043
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1311 Peterson Ave South
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 383-4104
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 383-4104
Grades: PK
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Coffee County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Coffee County, GA include Indian Creek Elementary School, Coffee County High School and Nicholls Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Coffee County?
12 public schools are located in Coffee County.
What percentage of students in Coffee County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Coffee County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Coffee County?
Coffee County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Coffee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Coffee County include: Eastside Elementary School vs. Indian Creek Elementary School, Ambrose Elementary School vs. Broxton-mary Hayes Elementary School, Broxton-mary Hayes Elementary School vs. Ambrose Elementary School
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