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Wilkinson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,120 students in Wilkinson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Wilkinson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
1,120 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Wilkinson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#194 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
18%
# Black Students
625 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
56%
36%
# White Students
331 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
29%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
75
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
55
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
83
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
81
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,065 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,483 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,065
$14,333
Spending / Student
$15,483
$13,458
Best Wilkinson County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkinson County Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11471 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2541
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2541
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Wilkinson County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12516 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-5527
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-5527
Grades: 3-5
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Wilkinson County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11481 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2441
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2441
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
12516 Georgia Highway 57. East
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161
Grades: PK-2
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilkinson County School District?
Wilkinson County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,120 students.
What is the rank of Wilkinson County School District?
Wilkinson County School District is ranked #200 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkinson County School District?
56% of Wilkinson County School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilkinson County School District?
Wilkinson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Wilkinson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,483 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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