Summary:
Zip code 31535 in Douglas, GA, is home to two elementary schools—Indian Creek Elementary and Satilla Elementary School—both serving grades PK-5 within the Coffee County school district, which holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 47th percentile statewide.
These two schools serve identical student populations—100% of students at each qualify for free or reduced lunch—yet their academic outcomes could hardly be more different. Indian Creek Elementary is the clear standout, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 61st percentile statewide. Its 3rd grade math proficiency rate of 69% is nearly double that of Satilla Elementary School (35.3%), and it exceeds the state average of 48.3% by a wide margin. Indian Creek also posts a strong 4th grade math score (59.4% vs. the state's 50.1%) and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 14.9%, well below both the district (21.0%) and state (17.7%) averages. In contrast, Satilla Elementary School holds a 1-star rating, ranks in the 25th percentile, and struggles across most subjects, with chronic absenteeism at 21.3%.
Both schools face notable challenges in 5th grade math, where proficiency drops sharply—Indian Creek falls from 59.4% in 4th grade to 27.9%, while Satilla slips from 28.7% to 26.7%. Science performance also lags at both schools, with neither reaching the state average of 44.2%. Indian Creek spends about $890 more per student ($13,412 vs. $12,522) and maintains a slightly better student-teacher ratio (14.7:1 vs. 15.1:1). For parents, the takeaway is clear: Indian Creek Elementary demonstrates that high-poverty schools can achieve above-average results, while Satilla Elementary School may warrant closer attention regarding attendance and academic support.
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