Top Rankings
Wilcox County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,126 students in Wilcox County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Wilcox County School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
1,126 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wilcox County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.2%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
33%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
58%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,337 is higher than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,984 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$19 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,337
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,984
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Wilcox County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilcox County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Wilcox County Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7858
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7858
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Wilcox County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilcox County School District?
Wilcox County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,126 students.
What is the rank of Wilcox County School District?
Wilcox County School District is ranked #70 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilcox County School District?
58% of Wilcox County School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilcox County School District?
Wilcox County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Wilcox County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,984 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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