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Jones County High School vs. Wilkinson County High School

Should you attend Jones County High School or Wilkinson County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Jones County High School
339 Railroad St
Gray, GA 31032
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Wilkinson County High School
11481 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Wilkinson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,560 students in grades 9-12, Jones County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Wilkinson County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,560 students
368 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jones County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilkinson County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jones County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilkinson County High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jones County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilkinson County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jones County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jones County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wilkinson County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1132 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#2065 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jones County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilkinson County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(22-23 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jones County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jones County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilkinson County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wilkinson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in GA)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jones County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jones County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilkinson County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wilkinson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in GA)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jones County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jones County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilkinson County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wilkinson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Top 50% in GA)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 20% in GA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Jones County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jones County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wilkinson County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wilkinson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jones County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wilkinson County High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
440
91
Grade 10 Students
404
85
Grade 11 Students
369
99
Grade 12 Students
347
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jones County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jones County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
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% Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jones County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jones County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilkinson County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wilkinson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
29%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jones County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jones County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilkinson County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wilkinson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jones County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jones County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilkinson County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wilkinson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jones County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jones County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilkinson County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wilkinson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jones County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jones County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilkinson County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wilkinson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jones County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jones County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilkinson County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wilkinson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jones County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jones County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilkinson County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wilkinson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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