For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 708 students in Wilkinson County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Wilkinson County, GA is Wilkinson County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkinson County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilkinson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wilkinson County (2026-27)
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 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
12516 Georgia Highway 57. East
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161
Gr: PK-2 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Wilkinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11471 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2541
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2541
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilkinson County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilkinson County, GA include Wilkinson County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilkinson County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wilkinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Wilkinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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