For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,667 students in Coffee County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 414 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Coffee County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
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 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Coffee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,591 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
1020 Gaskin Ave S
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-1342
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-1342
Gr: 9-10 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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?
95% of all K-12 students in Coffee County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
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 66% (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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