Enrollment
1,591
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Douglas, GA
Coffee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Coffee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130135003321
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coffee Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 96.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Coffee Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coffee Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Douglas, GA.
School address
District: Coffee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130135003321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coffee Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coffee Middle School
Coffee Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Douglas, Georgia, enrolling 1,591 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,591 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 80 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 530 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% 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: 574 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,591 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Coffee County also operates Coffee County High School (1,373 students) and Indian Creek Elementary (675 students) alongside Coffee Middle 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 Middle School compares
Coffee Middle 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,591 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,591
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
231
in-school suspensions + 343 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 43.3%
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Coffee Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coffee County, which includes Coffee Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Satilla Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coffee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 middle 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 (~1,591 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Coffee Middle School
How many students attend Coffee Middle School?
Coffee Middle School has 1,591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Douglas, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coffee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coffee Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coffee Middle School?
96.4% of students at Coffee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coffee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Coffee Middle School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Douglas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coffee Middle School?
Coffee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coffee Middle School rank among public schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Coffee Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public 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 public schools in Douglas on the city page.
Is Coffee Middle School a good school?
Coffee Middle School earns 34/100 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 Middle School, Coffee County also operates Coffee County High School (1,373 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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