Wheeler County School District

404 Mcrae Street
Alamo, GA 30411
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 889 students in Wheeler County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Wheeler County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,315 Schools
# Students
889 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Wheeler 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 85-89% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#122 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Wheeler County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wheeler County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wheeler County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Wheeler County  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
18%
# Black Students
323 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
36%
36%
# White Students
503 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
57%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
65
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
60
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
61
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,976 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,539 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart display total revenue of Wheeler County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of Wheeler County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,976
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Wheeler County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,539
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in Wheeler County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wheeler County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheeler County Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
63 S Commerce St
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7159
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Wheeler County Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Snowhill Road
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Wheeler County High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Snowhill Rd
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wheeler County School District?
Wheeler County School District manages 3 public schools serving 889 students.
What is the rank of Wheeler County School District?
Wheeler County School District is ranked #122 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County School District?
57% of Wheeler County School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheeler County School District?
Wheeler County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Wheeler County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,539 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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