For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,076 students in Wilkinson County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 76 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Wilkinson County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wilkinson County, GA are Wilkinson County Elementary School, Wilkinson County Middle School and Wilkinson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkinson County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Wilkinson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wilkinson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilkinson County Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12516 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-5527
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-5527
Gr: 3-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Wilkinson County Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11471 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2541
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2541
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Wilkinson County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11481 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2441
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2441
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
12516 Georgia Highway 57. East
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161
Gr: PK-2 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilkinson County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilkinson County, GA include Wilkinson County Elementary School, Wilkinson County Middle School and Wilkinson County High School.
How many public schools are located in Wilkinson County?
4 public schools are located in Wilkinson County.
What percentage of students in Wilkinson County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Wilkinson County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wilkinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wilkinson County include: Wilkinson County Elementary School vs. Wilkinson County Primary School, Wilkinson County Primary School vs. Wilkinson County Elementary School
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