Wilkinson County Primary School

12516 Georgia Highway 57. East
Irwinton, GA 31042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wilkinson County Primary School serves 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Wilkinson County Primary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Wilkinson County Primary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
56%
36%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Wilkinson County Primary School often compared to?
Wilkinson County Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilkinson County Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wilkinson County Primary School?
271 students attend Wilkinson County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wilkinson County Primary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkinson County Primary School?
Wilkinson County Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilkinson County Primary School offer ?
Wilkinson County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilkinson County Primary School part of?
Wilkinson County Primary School is part of Wilkinson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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