Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School is a public high school in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States. It is located at 1182 Tignall Road. The school's teams are known as the Tigers.
Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Washington, GA, covering approximately 474.1 square miles. Typically, families within this zone can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#939 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School's ranking?
Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School is ranked #939 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School often compared to?
Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln County High School, Oglethorpe County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School?
The graduation rate of Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School?
368 students attend Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School?
Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School offer ?
Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School part of?
Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School is part of Wilkes County School District.
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