Whigham Elementary School
Tel:
(229)762-4167
- Whigham Elementary School serves 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Whigham Elementary School's student population of 539 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 539 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Whigham Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Whigham Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1003 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 20% | 37% |
| White | 72% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grady County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Whigham Elementary School is Cairo High School (7.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Washington Middle School (6.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cairo Washington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 665 students
6.1 miles
1277 Booker Hill Blvd Sw
Cairo, GA 39828
(229)377-2106 6.1 6-8 665 - Cairo Northside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 395 students
7.1 miles
985 1st St Nw
Cairo, GA 39828
(229)377-2422 7.1 PK-5 395 - Cairo Southside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 628 students
7.4 miles
491 3rd St Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229)377-3723 7.4 PK-5 628 - Cairo Cairo High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 1186 students
7.6 miles
455 5th St Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229)377-2222 7.6 9-12 1186 - Cairo Eastside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 702 students
8.5 miles
1201 20th St Ne
Cairo, GA 39828
(229)377-8441 8.5 PK-5 702
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