COFFEE COUNTY RAIDER ACADEMY

Coffee County Raider Academy is a public secondary school that is part of the Coffee County school district, located in Manchester, TN with about 452 students. With about 26 teachers, Coffee County Raider Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Coffee County Raider Academy (CCRA), located in Manchester, Tennessee, serves as a specialized transition school designed specifically for ninth-grade students in the Coffee County School District. By housing the entire freshman class in a separate facility, the academy focuses on easing the academic and social shift from middle school to high school. The school’s curriculum is structured to build a strong foundation in core subjects while providing a supportive environment that helps students navigate the increased expectations and organizational demands of their first year of high school.

The academy emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing small learning communities to foster stronger relationships between students and faculty. Beyond traditional academics, CCRA prioritizes character development and student engagement, ensuring that freshmen are prepared—both academically and emotionally—for the transition to Coffee County Central High School in their tenth-grade year. With its dedicated focus on the freshman experience, the Raider Academy aims to reduce dropout rates and improve long-term student success by providing a bridge that addresses the unique challenges of the ninth-grade transition.

For more information, contact Coffee County Raider Academy at (931) 723-3309 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.