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7.7 avg / 10

Wheeler County School District

School District · Alamo, Georgia

Students: 875
Teachers (FTE): 69

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,865

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.7:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#21 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,865

+$1,737 vs Georgia median

District size

875 students

Smaller than Georgia median

About Wheeler County

Wheeler County is a Alamo, Georgia school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 875 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $15,865 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Wheeler County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wheeler County Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Wheeler County students show an average math proficiency of 32.6% and ELA proficiency of 30.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Wheeler County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 30.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Wheeler County with test data.

Schools in Wheeler County

3 schools

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Alamo
Total Enrollment
875
Teachers (FTE)
69
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wheeler County?

Wheeler County has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Wheeler County?

The average composite rating for Wheeler County is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wheeler County?

Wheeler County spends $15,865 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wheeler County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Wheeler County is 12.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Wheeler County?

Wheeler County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Wheeler County with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Wheeler County?

Across schools in Wheeler County with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Wheeler County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Wheeler County has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
32.6%
ELA Proficiency
30.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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