- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Douglas, GA
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130135004131
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Douglas, GA.
School address
District: Coffee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130135004131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130135004131 · Douglas, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 17.9:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Coffee Middle School (1,591 students)
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coffee Middle
Coffee Middle School
1,591 students
- Coffee County
Coffee County High School
1,373 students
- Indian Creek E
Indian Creek Elementary
675 students
- Satilla Elemen
Satilla Elementary School
661 students
- Westside Eleme 625
Westside Elementary School
625 students
- This school 215
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy
215 students
What this shows Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy compares
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$13,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coffee County reports $13,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coffee County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Satilla Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy'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
Similar high schools in Douglas
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy
How many students attend Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy?
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy has 215 students enrolled. It is a high school in Douglas, GA. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is 17.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy?
82.9% of students at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Douglas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy?
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy rank among high schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Coffee County?
Besides Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy, Coffee County also operates Coffee Middle School (1,591 students), Coffee County High School (1,373 students), and Indian Creek Elementary (675 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.