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Wilkes County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,322 students in Wilkes County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 22% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
1,322 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wilkes 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
18%
# Black Students
655 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
50%
36%
# White Students
456 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
34%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
80
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
83
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
74
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,328 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,362 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,328
$14,333
Spending / Student
$14,362
$13,458
Best Wilkes County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1182 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2426
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2426
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Washington-wilkes Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7132
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7132
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Washington-wilkes Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 East St
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7124
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7124
Grades: 4-5
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Washington-wilkes Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Robert Toombs Ave
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2633
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2633
Grades: K-3
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilkes County School District?
Wilkes County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,322 students.
What is the rank of Wilkes County School District?
Wilkes County School District is ranked #163 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes County School District?
50% of Wilkes County School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Wilkes County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,362 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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