For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 610 students in Wheeler County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, GA are Wheeler County Elementary School and Wheeler County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wheeler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Snowhill Road
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7159
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7159
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Wheeler County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Snowhill Road
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
River Quest Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
234 Harris St
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 589-7310
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 589-7310
Tri-county Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
503 Southwest 3rd Ave
Glenwood, GA 30428
(912) 568-7166
Glenwood, GA 30428
(912) 568-7166
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, GA include Wheeler County Elementary School and Wheeler County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wheeler County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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