For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 300 students in Wilkes County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Wilkes County, GA is Washington-wilkes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkes County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Wilkes County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wilkes County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington-wilkes Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7132
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7132
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
Special Education School
1430 Industrial Park Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Wilkes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
313 North Alexander Ave
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-3494
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-3494
304 Gordon Street
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2718
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2718
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wilkes County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wilkes County, GA include Washington-wilkes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wilkes County?
2 public middle schools are located in Wilkes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes County?
Wilkes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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