Wilkes County Schools & Education
Wilkes County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,426
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#136
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wilkes County
Measured School Summary
Wilkes County faces educational challenges with a school score of 32/100 and a graduation rate of 82.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,426 per pupil, Wilkes County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 36% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wilkes County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
32/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #136 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
6.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,426
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Wilkes County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Wilkes County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Wilkes County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#136
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Wilkes County
Elementary to high school visible
1,265 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Wilkes County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Wilkes County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Wilkes County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Multi-Level Rural School System
Wilkes County features five public schools serving a total of 1,270 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, plus a specialized juvenile justice facility. All regular public schools are managed by a single county district.
Wilkes County District at a Glance
The Wilkes County school district serves 1,265 students across four primary campuses. There are zero charter schools in the county, meaning public education is entirely centralized. A separate five-student facility is managed by the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Quiet Town and Rural Campuses
Schools are split between rural and town settings, with an average enrollment of only 254 students per school. Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High is the largest at 356 students, while the elementary and middle schools are also small. This low enrollment creates an intimate learning environment for local youth.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Wilkes County
Reported Enrollment
1,270
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Wilkes County
Wilkes County
5 Public Schools in Wilkes County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School | Record | Wilkes County | Washington, 30673Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 356 |
| Washington-Wilkes Primary School | Record | Wilkes County | Washington, 30673Town: Distant | KG–3 | Primary | 347 |
| Washington-Wilkes Middle School | Record | Wilkes County | Washington, 30673Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 297 |
| Washington-Wilkes Elementary School | Record | Wilkes County | Washington, 30673Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 265 |
| Wilkes County Regional Detention Center | Record | Department of Juvenile Justice | Washington, 30673Rural: Fringe | 8–9 | Special Education | 5 |
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
Wilkes County
Washington, 30673 / Rural: Fringe
Washington-Wilkes Primary School
Wilkes County
Washington, 30673 / Town: Distant
Washington-Wilkes Middle School
Wilkes County
Washington, 30673 / Rural: Fringe
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
Wilkes County
Washington, 30673 / Town: Distant
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
Department of Juvenile Justice
Washington, 30673 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,426
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Wilkes County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wilkes County, Georgia?
Wilkes County features five public schools serving a total of 1,270 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, plus a specialized juvenile justice facility. All regular public schools are managed by a single county district.
What are the major school districts in Wilkes County, Georgia?
The Wilkes County school district serves 1,265 students across four primary campuses. There are zero charter schools in the county, meaning public education is entirely centralized. A separate five-student facility is managed by the Department of Juvenile Justice.
What is the school experience like in Wilkes County?
Schools are split between rural and town settings, with an average enrollment of only 254 students per school. Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High is the largest at 356 students, while the elementary and middle schools are also small. This low enrollment creates an intimate learning environment for local youth.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.