For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,252 students in Wilkes County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Wilkes County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
1,252 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wilkes County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
19%
% Black
51%
36%
% White
33%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,241 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,165 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,241
$14,305
Spending / Student
$15,165
$13,431
Best Wilkes County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1182 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2426
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2426
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Washington-wilkes Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7132
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7132
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Washington-wilkes Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Robert Toombs Ave
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2633
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2633
Grades: K-3
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Washington-wilkes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 East St
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7124
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7124
Grades: 4-5
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilkes County School District?
Wilkes County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,252 students.
What is the rank of Wilkes County School District?
Wilkes County School District is ranked #150 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes County School District?
51% of Wilkes County School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilkes County School District?
Wilkes County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Wilkes County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,165 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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