Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy

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Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy ranks 192 nd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is a public high school located in Douglas, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 210 students. The school is part of the Coffee County School District, which is ranked 125 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy has shown significant improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 56.9% in 2017-2018 to 96.9% in 2021-2022, outperforming the Coffee County district's overall graduation rate of 94.1%. The school has also demonstrated strong performance in Algebra I, with 76.2% of students proficient or better, compared to 32.8% in the district and 44% statewide. However, the school's performance in American Literature and Composition (33.8%) and Biology (34.9%) was below the state averages (42% and 44.7%, respectively). Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with 82.86% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to 65.24% at Coffee County High School.

When comparing Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy to nearby schools, Atkinson County High School, located in a different district, has consistently outperformed Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy in terms of statewide ranking and test scores. Atkinson County High School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has demonstrated higher proficiency rates in subjects like American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy's fluctuating performance, ranging from a high of 4 stars in 2022-2023 to a low of 0 stars in several years, suggests the school may benefit from a closer examination of its instructional practices and resource allocation to achieve more consistent and higher levels of academic success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

706 Baker Hwy W
Douglas, GA 31533

(912) 384-2086

District: Coffee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
192^nd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,547

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.7%

Hispanic:

24.6%

African American:

23.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy ranks better than 58.1% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.66. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.7%), Hispanic (24.6%), African American (23.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy employs 12.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is $9,547.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy 192^nd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy in the ranking list.)

Coffee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Coffee County 125^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2015	11.64	405^th	435	6.9%
2016	11.90	387^th	426	9.2%
2017	12.07	382^nd	420	9.0%
2018	21.25	338^th	428	21.0%
2019	30.43	296^th	438	32.4%
2021	49.90	165^th	410	59.8%
2022	24.29	304^th	429	29.1%
2023	59.32	123^rd	442	72.2%
2024	49.66	192^nd	458	58.1%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	121	64	0	31	0	7	223
2015	127	82	0	55	0	11	275
2016	105	83	0	43	0	7	238
2017	111	53	0	23	0	7	194
2018	112	49	0	30	0	4	195
2019	110	46	0	30	0	4	190
2020	124	38	1	30	1	8	202
2021	118	45	1	32	0	5	201
2022	129	52	1	30	0	9	221
2023	111	55	0	37	0	7	210
2024	97	47	0	49	0	6	199

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	223	10.0	22.3	84.8
2015	275	16.0	17.1	89.8
2016	238	13.0	18.3	89.9
2017	194	10.8	17.9	89.7
2018	195	12.4	15.7	89.7
2019	190	12.4	15.3	81.1
2020	202	11.9	16.9	81.2
2021	201	12.5	16.0	81.1
2022	221	12.5	17.6	n/a
2023	210	12.5	16.8	82.9
2024	199	12.7	15.6	76.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	223	10.0	22.3	84.8
2015	275	16.0	17.1	89.8
2016	238	13.0	18.3	89.9
2017	194	10.8	17.9	89.7
2018	195	12.4	15.7	89.7
2019	190	12.4	15.3	81.1
2020	202	11.9	16.9	81.2
2021	201	12.5	16.0	81.1
2022	221	12.5	17.6	n/a
2023	210	12.5	16.8	82.9
2024	199	12.7	15.6	76.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,019 (10.7%)	$8,473 (89.3%)	$9,492
2018	$1,028 (11.2%)	$8,173 (88.8%)	$9,201
2019	$863 (9.0%)	$8,684 (91.0%)	$9,547

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 296^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 123^rd of 442 High schools	39.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy)	22.2	34.1	11.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Coffee County)	25.6	33.3	7.7%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy)	15.4	55.4	40%
End of Course Algebra I (Coffee County)	30.3	31.4	1.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy)	12.5	50.8	38.3%
End of Course Biology (Coffee County)	50	51.1	1.1%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	190	210	10.5%
African American	46	55	19.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	30	37	23.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	110	111	0.9%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.1%	82.9%	1.8%

Schools Near Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy	Public	9-12	706 Baker Hwy W	Douglas	31533	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-2086	199	13	15.6	76.4%	97 (48.7%)	47 (23.6%)	49 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	49.7	192^nd of 458 public high schools	58.1%		59.3	123^rd of 442 public high schools	72.2%	69	33.8	76.2	34.9		$9,547	$863	$8,684
Coffee County High School	Public	9-12	159 Trojan Way	Douglas	31533	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-2094	1,324	92	14.3	60.3%	568 (42.9%)	411 (31.0%)	306 (23.1%)	9 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.1%)	34.2	275^th of 458 public high schools	40.0%		49.4	178^th of 442 public high schools	59.7%	97	27.1	0.0	43.1	16.1	$9,842	$849	$8,993
Atkinson County High School	Public	9-12	145 Rebel Ln	Pearson	31642	Atkinson County	Atkinson County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 422-3267	450	31	14.6	80.2%	166 (36.9%)	68 (15.1%)	208 (46.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	67.4	98^th of 458 public high schools	78.6%		59	125^th of 442 public high schools	71.7%	27	44.1	69.3	50.9	46.1	$8,998	$443	$8,554

Frequently Asked Questions about Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy

What is the racial makeup of Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy?

Students at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy are 49% White, 25% Hispanic, 24% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 199 students attended Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy.

Is Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy a good school?

Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy ranks 192^nd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy in?

Coffee County

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