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Among the many ethnicities represented in Coffee County schools, white was the most prevalent among Coffee County students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Of the 6,968 students attending Coffee County schools, 44.2% were white. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 29.2% of Coffee County student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Coffee County, representing 44.8% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 1.2% when compared to the previous year.

As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.

School name	Most prevalent ethnic group	% of Total Student Population	Total Enrollment
Satilla Elementary School	White	40%	589
West Green Elementary School	White	53%	350
Nicholls Elementary School	White	67%	296
Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary School	White	57%	247
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy	White	53%	201
Coffee Middle School	White	43%	1,637
Coffee County High School	White	44%	1,191
Indian Creek Elementary School	White	56%	553
Westside Elementary School	African American	47%	529
Eastside Elementary School	African American	52%	515
George Washington Carver Freshman Campus	White	42%	501
Ambrose Elementary School	White	56%	359