Wilcox County Middle School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(229) 365-2331
Wilcox County Middle School serves 281 students in grades 6-8.
Wilcox County Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Wilcox County Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Wilcox County Middle School's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 281 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Wilcox County Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wilcox County Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1000 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 42% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 4% |
Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
Black | 34% | 37% |
White | 57% | 40% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.69 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 56% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Wilcox County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wilcox County Middle School is Wilcox County High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ben Hill County Middle School (16.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wilcox County Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochelle Wilcox County High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 320 students10
0.1 miles
186 7th Ave
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231 0.1 9-12 320 - Rochelle Wilcox County Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 38%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 584 students10
0.5 miles
104 Gordon St
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7858 0.5 PK-5 584 - Fitzgerald Ben Hill County Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 675 students10
16.9 miles
134 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5578 16.9 6-8 675 - Fitzgerald Ben Hill County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 881 students
17.2 miles
221 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592 17.2 PK-2 881 - Cordele Crisp County High School Math: 29% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,107 student10
17.3 miles
2402 Cougar Aly
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3430 17.3 9-12 1,107
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