For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,076 students in 31042, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 76 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 31042, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 31042, GA are Wilkinson County Elementary School, Wilkinson County Middle School and Wilkinson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31042 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31042, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31042, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilkinson County Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12516 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-5527
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-5527
Gr: 3-5 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Wilkinson County Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11471 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2541
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2541
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Wilkinson County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11481 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2441
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2441
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
12516 Georgia Highway 57. East
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161
Gr: PK-2 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 31042, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 31042, GA include Wilkinson County Elementary School, Wilkinson County Middle School and Wilkinson County High School.
How many public schools are located in 31042?
4 public schools are located in 31042.
What percentage of students in 31042 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 31042 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31042?
31042 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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