Wilkinson County Schools & Education
Wilkinson County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,950
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#72
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wilkinson County
Measured School Summary
Wilkinson County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,950 per pupil, Wilkinson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wilkinson 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
4 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #72 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,950
$455 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Wilkinson County has 4 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 Wilkinson 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
Wilkinson 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
#72
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above 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.
Wilkinson County
Elementary to high school visible
1,119 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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.
Streamlined Rural Education Infrastructure
Wilkinson County maintains four public schools: two elementary, one middle, and one high school. A single district oversees the education of 1,119 students. This straightforward structure serves the entire county population from a central administrative base.
Centralized Public School District
The Wilkinson County district manages all 1,119 students, with no charter schools operating within its borders. This allows the county to focus all educational funding on its four primary campuses. Parents can expect a traditional, public-focused approach to learning here.
Small, Rural Campuses Support Students
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, emphasizing the area's quiet, country feel. Wilkinson County High School is the largest campus with 376 students. With an average school size of 280, students benefit from a close-knit community where staff and families are well-connected.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Wilkinson County
Reported Enrollment
1,119
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County
4 Public Schools in Wilkinson 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson County High School | Record | Wilkinson County | Irwinton, 31042Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 376 |
| Wilkinson County Primary School | Record | Wilkinson County | Irwinton, 31042Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 292 |
| Wilkinson County Middle School | Record | Wilkinson County | Irwinton, 31042Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 245 |
| Wilkinson County Elementary School | Record | Wilkinson County | Irwinton, 31042Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 206 |
Wilkinson County High School
Wilkinson County
Irwinton, 31042 / Rural: Distant
Wilkinson County Primary School
Wilkinson County
Irwinton, 31042 / Rural: Distant
Wilkinson County Middle School
Wilkinson County
Irwinton, 31042 / Rural: Distant
Wilkinson County Elementary School
Wilkinson County
Irwinton, 31042 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,950
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Wilkinson County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wilkinson County, Georgia?
Wilkinson County maintains four public schools: two elementary, one middle, and one high school. A single district oversees the education of 1,119 students. This straightforward structure serves the entire county population from a central administrative base.
What are the major school districts in Wilkinson County, Georgia?
The Wilkinson County district manages all 1,119 students, with no charter schools operating within its borders. This allows the county to focus all educational funding on its four primary campuses. Parents can expect a traditional, public-focused approach to learning here.
What is the school experience like in Wilkinson County?
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, emphasizing the area's quiet, country feel. Wilkinson County High School is the largest campus with 376 students. With an average school size of 280, students benefit from a close-knit community where staff and families are well-connected.
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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.