Wilkinson County Middle School (Closed 2026)

11471 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 225 students in grades 6-8, Wilkinson County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
#1991 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

12%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

16%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
7%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Black
53%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
31%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
69%
0.62

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
32%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
6%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilkinson County Middle School's ranking?
Wilkinson County Middle School is ranked #1991 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Wilkinson County Middle School?
225 students attend Wilkinson County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wilkinson County Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilkinson County Middle School?
Wilkinson County Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilkinson County Middle School offer ?
Wilkinson County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilkinson County Middle School part of?
Wilkinson County Middle School is part of Wilkinson County School District.

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