Enrollment
1,373
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Douglas, GA
Coffee County High School
Federal NCES profile for Coffee County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130135000581
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coffee County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Coffee County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coffee County High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Douglas, GA.
School address
District: Coffee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130135000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coffee County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coffee County High School
Coffee County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Douglas, Georgia, enrolling 1,373 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.2% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,373 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #89, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 283 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,373 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Douglas's high schools, it stands alongside George Washington Carver Freshman Campus (493 students): Coffee County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.7:1).
Coffee County also operates Coffee Middle School (1,591 students) and Indian Creek Elementary (675 students) alongside Coffee County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Coffee County High School compares
Coffee County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,373 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,373
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,502
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 39.8%
African American 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Coffee County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coffee County, which includes Coffee County High School.
$12,502
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 53.7%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Coffee County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Satilla Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coffee County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Douglas
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,373 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Coffee County High School
How many students attend Coffee County High School?
Coffee County High School has 1,373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Douglas, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coffee County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coffee County High School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coffee County High School?
65.2% of students at Coffee County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coffee County High School?
The largest demographic group at Coffee County High School is White at 39.8% of enrollment, in Douglas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coffee County High School?
Coffee County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coffee County High School rank among high schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Coffee County High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Douglas, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Douglas on the city page.
Is Coffee County High School a good school?
Coffee County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Coffee County?
Besides Coffee County High School, Coffee County also operates Coffee Middle School (1,591 students), Indian Creek Elementary (675 students), and Satilla Elementary School (661 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.
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