What Coffee County Schools does

Coffee County Schools (legal entity: Coffee County Board of Education) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 211 South Gaskin Avenue, Douglas, Georgia, serving approximately 7,600 PreK-12 students across 13 campuses: eight elementary schools, one middle school (grades 6-8), the George Washington Carver Freshman Campus, Coffee High School (grades 10-12), Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy (grades 9-12), and the Coffee County Educational Academy alternative program (grades 6-12). The district operates as a Georgia Charter System, which provides governance autonomy alongside standardized state accountability, and has completed three consecutive Cognia accreditation cycles under longtime Superintendent Dr. Morris Leis (2011-2026), with incoming Superintendent Lee Mobley taking office July 1, 2026.

The district's technology stack is anchored by Infinite Campus as the student information system (supporting grades, attendance, and the Campus Student/Campus Parent portals), Google Workspace for instructional technology, Simbli (eBoard Solutions) for board governance, Scriborder for records requests, and a state-managed nutrition services site. The district's in-house technology department developed an anonymous reporting system using Google Forms for bullying, harassment, and safety tips, and has deployed Yondr phone-locking pouches at middle schools and the freshman campus. Instructional programming is supplemented by the Capturing Kids' Hearts social-emotional learning program (The Flippen Group) districtwide, Georgia Virtual Learning partnerships for grades 3-12 online courses, and a school-based telehealth clinic. A multi-year facilities modernization program has delivered new buildings at Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary, Nicholls Elementary, West Green Elementary, and Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy, alongside renovations at Coffee High School, Eastside Elementary, and GWC Freshman Campus, with a new central Board of Education office under construction since the July 29, 2024 groundbreaking.

Revenue is sourced from local property taxes (millage rate), Georgia QBE state allocations, and federal programs including Title I, Title II, IDEA, ESSER, McKinney-Vento, Migrant Education, and the Rural Education Achievement Program. The district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students, charges Chromebooks damage fees for intentional damage only ($300 full replacement, $45 screen, $55 keyboard), and offers voluntary student accident insurance. The district sells no services externally and competes not in a market sense but as a government-mandated provider of public education to all eligible residents within its attendance boundaries.

Name

Coffee County Schools

Legal name

Coffee County Board of Education

Website

https://coffee.k12.ga.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Coffee County Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Douglas, Georgia, operating as a Georgia Charter System and serving approximately 7,600 students across 13 schools (PreK-12) with funding from local taxes, Georgia state allocations, and federal education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Charter school system
• School nutrition services
• Special education programs
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Douglas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Government-funded public school system supported by local property taxes (millage rate), state funding, and federal programs including Title I, IDEA, McKinney-Vento, and other federal education initiatives.
2. School Nutrition Program: Provides free breakfast and lunch to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision program. Extra items available for purchase.
3. Federal Programs: Funding through ESSER, ESOL, Migrant Education, Rural Education Achievement Program, Title I, Title II, and other federal education grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Coffee County Schools is a public K-12 school district governed by the Coffee County Board of Education that delivers free Pre-K through 12th grade education to approximately 7,600 students across 13 schools in Coffee County, Georgia. The district operates as a Georgia Charter System with eight elementary schools, one middle school, a ninth-grade academy, one comprehensive high school, a college and career academy, and an alternative education program, supplemented by free breakfast and lunch under the Community Eligibility Provision, gifted and special education services, telehealth, athletics, and a parent portal via Infinite Campus.

Product overview

Coffee County Schools operates as a traditional public school district offering a comprehensive educational program serving approximately 7,600 students across 13 schools. The district provides standard educational services including elementary (pre-K through grade 5), middle school (grades 6-8), a ninth-grade academy, comprehensive high school, a college and career academy, and an alternative education program. The district's technology infrastructure includes student information management through Infinite Campus, a district website with integrated parent/student portals, digital safety tools including an anonymous reporting system and Yondr pouches for device management, virtual learning options through Georgia Virtual Learning, and nutritional services. Special programs include gifted education, special needs accommodations, and telehealth services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public School System Free public K-12 education across Pre-K through 12th grade, comprising eight elementary schools (Pre-K through grade 5), one middle school (grades 6-8), a ninth-grade academy, one comprehensive high school (grades 10-12), one college and career academy (grades 9-12), and one alternative education program (grades 6-12), serving approximately 7,600 students in Coffee County, Georgia.
• School Nutrition Program Free breakfast and lunch for every Coffee County Schools student through the Community Eligibility Provision, with menu information hosted on the Coffee County School Nutrition website and additional à la carte items available for purchase.
• Telehealth Clinic School-based telehealth clinic providing health services to students, with a dedicated phone line (912-389-6887) for registration and access.
• Gifted Education Program Specialized services for students in grades K-12 who demonstrate high intellectual and creative abilities and meet State Board of Education eligibility criteria.
• Special Programs and Supports Wraparound supports for special needs students including Special Needs Scholarship, Section 504 accommodations, Child Find identification, hospital/homebound instruction, and McKinney-Vento services for homeless students.
• Pre-K Registration Pre-kindergarten registration service for eligible four-year-old students, held annually at designated locations with required documentation submission.
• Georgia Virtual Learning Online course options for students in grades 3-12 provided through a partnership with Georgia Virtual Learning (Georgia Department of Education), accessible for supplemental coursework or full-time virtual enrollment.
• Anonymous Reporting System Online anonymous reporting tool that allows parents, students, and community members to report bullying, harassment, threats, intimidation, or acts of violence to school district administration.
• Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) Campus Parent and Campus Student portals powered by Infinite Campus that give families and students access to grades, attendance, scheduling, and direct communication with schools.
• Student Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy Policy framework governing student access to computer networks and the internet, including Chromebook acceptable use provisions and digital citizenship guidelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Raised graduation rates to highest levels ever
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Cognia provides accreditation services for the district. The district has successfully completed three rigorous Cognia accreditation cycles under Dr. Leis's leadership. Dr. Leis serves on the Cognia Georgia Advisory Committee (2022-Present).
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationInfinite Campus provides the student information system (SIS) used by the district for grades, attendance, scheduling, and parent/student portal access. The district uses the Campus Student and Campus Parent portals.
• Georgia Virtual LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia Virtual Learning (GaDOE) provides online course options for students in grades 3-12. Students can access virtual learning resources and enroll in full-time virtual programs through the Georgia Department of Education.
• The Flippen Group (Capturing Kids' Hearts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll schools have implemented Capturing Kids' Hearts program developed by The Flippen Group. This social-emotional learning program focuses on building positive relationships between teachers and students and improving school culture and climate.
• Simbli (eBoard Solutions)majorTechnology or IntegrationSimbli provides board management software for the Coffee County Board of Education including board meeting schedules, agendas, policy management, and governance tools.
• AASA - The National School Superintendents AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Morris Leis serves on the AASA Governing Board (2021-Present). AASA represents school superintendents nationally and provides leadership resources, professional development, and advocacy for public education.
• Georgia School Superintendents AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Morris Leis serves on the GSSA Board of Directors (2016-Present). GSSA provides leadership, advocacy, and professional development for Georgia school superintendents.
• Okefenokee RESAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational service agency. Dr. Leis serves as Chair of the Okefenokee RESA Board (2020-Present).
• Georgia Charter System FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState foundation supporting charter schools and systems. Dr. Leis serves on the Executive Board (2019-Present). The district received Leadership Award (2021) and Charter System of the Year (2018) from this foundation.
• Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of CommercemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership organization. Dr. Leis received Community Partner of the Year award (2021). The district maintains strong community engagement through various local partnerships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tift County Schools: Regional south Georgia district with similar K-12 structure and rural/small-city mix. Closely comparable on Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) offerings.
• Appling County Schools: Small rural southeast Georgia district with similar scale and demographics. Direct comparable for federal program reliance (Title I, IDEA) and CTE pathways.
• Atkinson County Schools: Small rural Georgia public school district in the same south-central region. Comparable peer for enrollment scale, free meal program utilization, and rural broadband/connectivity challenges.
• Houston County Schools: Larger Georgia public school district operating across multiple municipalities. Useful peer for benchmarking how south/central Georgia districts scale operations and manage growth.
• Ben Hill County Schools: Rural south-central Georgia district of similar size. Comparable on poverty indicators, federal funding dependency, and graduation rate improvement trajectories.
• Lowndes County Schools: Neighboring south Georgia public school district with comparable rural-to-suburban mix and similar school count. Direct peer on operational benchmarks, accreditation, and funding model.
• Ware County Schools: A similarly-sized rural Georgia public school district serving Waycross and surrounding areas. Comparable in scale, governance structure, and reliance on state/federal funding, making it a like-for-like peer.
• Valdosta City Schools: Regional Georgia school district serving the Valdosta area, comparable in higher-education partnerships (Wiregrass RCCAC mirrors SGSC adjacency patterns) and rural governance model.
• Colquitt County Schools: South Georgia public school district of comparable enrollment scale and rural character. Direct peer for benchmarking academic outcomes, federal program utilization, and facilities strategies.

Others

• Cognia: Accreditation partner for Coffee County. Functions as an industry ecosystem enabler (not a competitor), providing the accreditation framework against which districts nationwide are benchmarked.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/coffee_schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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