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Wilkinson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,076 students in Wilkinson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
51爆料s in Wilkinson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
1,076 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Wilkinson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%
# Black Students
601 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
56%
36%
# White Students
307 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
29%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
66
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
82
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
85
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,845 is higher than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,116 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,845
$14,234
Spending / Student
$16,116
$13,365
Best Wilkinson County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkinson County Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12516 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-5527
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-5527
Grades: 3-5
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Wilkinson County Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11471 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2541
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2541
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Wilkinson County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11481 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2441
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2441
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
12516 Georgia Highway 57. East
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161
Grades: PK-2
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilkinson County School District?
Wilkinson County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,076 students.
What is the rank of Wilkinson County School District?
Wilkinson County School District is ranked #207 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkinson County School District?
56% of Wilkinson County School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilkinson County School District?
Wilkinson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Wilkinson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,116 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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