Washington-wilkes High School (Closed 2010)
- Washington-wilkes High School served 478 students in grades 9-12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 478 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | 57% | 37% |
| White | 41% | 40% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.68 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilkes County School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington-wilkes High School is Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Washington-wilkes Middle School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Washington-wilkes Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Washington-wilkes Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 333 students
1.1 miles
109 East St
Washington, GA 30673
(706)678-7124 1.1 4-5 333 - Washington Washington-wilkes Primary School Grades: K-3 | 485 students
1.6 miles
910 E Robert Toombs Ave
Washington, GA 30673
(706)678-2633 1.6 K-3 485 - Washington Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School Grades: 9-12 | 422 students
3.3 miles
1182 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706)678-2426 3.3 9-12 422 - Washington Washington-wilkes Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 337 students
3.3 miles
1180 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706)678-7132 3.3 6-8 337 - Crawfordville Taliaferro County School Grades: PK-12 | 153 students
15.1 miles
557 Broad St Nw
Crawfordville, GA 30631
(706)456-2575 15.1 PK-12 153
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