Serving 210 students in grades 9-12, Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy's student population of 210 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1561 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
18%
Black
26%
36%
White
53%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy's ranking?
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy is ranked #1561 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy?
210 students attend Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy?
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy offer ?
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy part of?
Wiregrass Regional College And Career Academy is part of Coffee County School District.
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