Summary:
The city of Douglas, Georgia is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the Coffee County school district, with significant disparities in academic achievement across the district.
Indian Creek Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 35% of elementary schools in Georgia and exceeding county and state averages in 3rd and 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Eastside Elementary and Satilla Elementary struggle, with many grades performing well below the county and state averages on the Georgia Milestones assessments.
The data also highlights the progress made by Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy, which has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 30% to the top 42% of Georgia high schools over the past 3 years. This school has an impressive 96.9% 4-year graduation rate and strong performance in Algebra I and American Literature. Overall, the Coffee County school district ranks in the bottom 40% of districts in Georgia, indicating systemic challenges that need to be addressed.
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