Wilkinson County Middle School
Tel:
(478)946-2541
- Wilkinson County Middle School serves 299 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (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 29% (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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Wilkinson County Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Wilkinson County Middle School's student population of 299 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 299 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wilkinson County Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wilkinson County Middle School is 0.57, 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 | #1353 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 55% | 37% |
| White | 36% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilkinson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wilkinson County Middle School is Wilkinson County High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Twiggs Middle School (13.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wilkinson County Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Irwinton Wilkinson County Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 340 students
0.8 miles
12516 Georgia Highway 57. East
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478)946-5527 0.8 3-5 340 - Irwinton Wilkinson County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 397 students
0.8 miles
12516 Georgia Highway 57. East
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478)946-2161 0.8 PK-2 397 - Irwinton Wilkinson County High School Grades: 9-12 | 416 students
1.6 miles
11481 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478)946-2441 1.6 9-12 416 - Jeffersonville Twiggs County High School Grades: 9-12 | 267 students
13.1 miles
375 Watson Dr
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478)945-3112 13.1 9-12 267 - Jeffersonville Twiggs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 176 students
13.1 miles
375 Watson Dr
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478)945-3113 13.1 6-8 176
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