For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 889 students in Wheeler County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Wheeler County, GA are Wheeler County Elementary School, Wheeler County Middle School and Wheeler County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wheeler County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheeler County Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
63 S Commerce St
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7159
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7159
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Wheeler County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Snowhill Road
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Wheeler County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Snowhill Rd
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
River Quest Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
234 Harris St
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 589-7310
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 589-7310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tri-county Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
503 Southwest 3rd Ave
Glenwood, GA 30428
(912) 568-7166
Glenwood, GA 30428
(912) 568-7166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wheeler County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Wheeler County, GA include Wheeler County Elementary School, Wheeler County Middle School and Wheeler County High School.
How many public schools are located in Wheeler County, GA?
3 public schools are located in Wheeler County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County, GA?
Wheeler County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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