6.6avg / 10

Wilkes County School District

School District · Washington, Georgia

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 1,252

Teachers (FTE): 89

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,252

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,252

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#70 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,070

+$1,942 vs Georgia median

District size

1,252 students

Smaller than Georgia median

The short answer

Wilkes County ranks #70 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Wilkes County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Washington-Wilkes Elementary School (7.8/10), Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School (7.0/10), and Washington-Wilkes Primary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Washington-Wilkes Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +20.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wilkes County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Wilkes County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Washington-Wilkes Elementary School	7.8 / 10	Elementary	—	245
2	Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School	7.0 / 10	High	—	359
3	Washington-Wilkes Primary School	7.0 / 10	Elementary	—	349
4	Washington-Wilkes Middle School	4.5 / 10	Middle	—	299

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Wilkes County

Wilkes County is a Washington, Georgia school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,252 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. District-level spending was $16,070 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Wilkes County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Washington-Wilkes Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Wilkes County students show an average math proficiency of 48.5% and ELA proficiency of 49.9%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency48.5%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency49.9%

School

State

Not reported

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

Schools in Wilkes County

4 schools

Elementary Schools2

Washington-Wilkes Elementary School

2457.8

Washington-Wilkes Primary School

3497.0

Middle Schools1

Washington-Wilkes Middle School

2994.5

High Schools1

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School

3597.0

District Details

State: Georgia
City: Washington
Total Enrollment: 1,252
Teachers (FTE): 89
District spending per student: $16,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 32.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wilkes County?

Wilkes County has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Wilkes County?

The average composite rating for Wilkes County is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Wilkes County?

Wilkes County's district-level spending was $16,070 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wilkes County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Wilkes County is 14.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Wilkes County?

Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wilkes County with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Wilkes County?

Across schools in Wilkes County with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Wilkes County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Wilkes County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.6/10
Math Proficiency: 48.5%
ELA Proficiency: 49.9%

Resources

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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.