Wilcox County Middle School
Tel:
(229)365-2331
- Wilcox County Middle School serves 274 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Wilcox County Middle School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 274 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wilcox County Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wilcox County Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. 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 | #1102 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 33% | 37% |
| White | 61% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilcox County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochelle Wilcox County High School Grades: 9-12 | 323 students
0.1 miles
186 7th Ave
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229)365-7231 0.1 9-12 323 - Rochelle Wilcox County Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 615 students
0.5 miles
104 Gordon St
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229)365-7858 0.5 PK-5 615 - Fitzgerald Ben Hill County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 660 students
16.9 miles
134 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229)409-5578 16.9 6-8 660 - Fitzgerald Ben Hill County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 979 students
17.2 miles
221 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229)409-5592 17.2 PK-2 979 - Cordele Crisp County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1110 students
17.3 miles
2402 Cougar Aly
Cordele, GA 31010
(229)276-3430 17.3 9-12 1110
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