High Schools in Coffee County

Coffee County High School and Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy are the two public high schools serving grades 9-12 in Coffee County, Georgia, a rural district that ranks in the bottom half of the state.

The standout is Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy, a smaller career-focused school that has surged 100 spots in state rankings over two years to reach the 80th percentile. It boasts a 98.2% graduation rate, just 11.4% chronic absenteeism, and 71% Algebra I proficiency—more than double the district average. In contrast, Coffee County High School, the larger traditional school, has improved its ranking by 74 spots but shows mixed results: a solid 95% graduation rate and competitive Biology scores (43.8% vs. 47.2% state), yet a concerning 31.9% chronic absenteeism rate—nearly three times higher than Wiregrass. Its reported 0% Algebra I proficiency is almost certainly a data suppression artifact, not a true reflection of performance.

For parents, the key takeaway is that these schools offer very different experiences. Wiregrass excels in career-focused academics, attendance, and math outcomes, while Coffee County High School provides a more traditional setting with strong graduation rates but struggles with attendance and US History proficiency (29.3% vs. 38.5% state). Notably, Wiregrass achieves stronger results while spending less per student ($12,466 vs. $14,027). The Coffee County district overall ranks in the bottom half of Georgia, but Wiregrass proves high performance is possible within the same system. The most actionable concern is the absenteeism gap at Coffee County High School, which is likely a key lever for improving its academic outcomes. English Language Arts scores are not yet available and will be released in December.