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#1721 of 2,268 schools in GA
Washington-wilkes Middle School
Middle School · Wilkes County · Washington, GA
A Wilkes County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1180 Tignall Rd, Washington, GA 30673
- Math 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington-wilkes Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington-wilkes Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,361/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,342
Median home value
$108,900
Median rent
$719/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30673; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wilkes County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington-wilkes Middle School is listed in Wilkes County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington-wilkes Middle School
Washington-wilkes Middle School is a public middle school in Washington, GA, part of Wilkes County, serving approximately 299 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,721 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington-wilkes Middle School
What grades does Washington-wilkes Middle School serve?
Washington-wilkes Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Washington-wilkes Middle School?
Washington-wilkes Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington-wilkes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington-wilkes Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington-wilkes Middle School rank in GA?
Washington-wilkes Middle School ranks #1,721 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Washington-wilkes Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington-wilkes Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Washington-wilkes Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington-wilkes Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Washington-wilkes Middle School a charter school?
No, Washington-wilkes Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington-wilkes Middle School a Title I school?
No, Washington-wilkes Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington-wilkes Middle School?
87.3% of students at Washington-wilkes Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wilkes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (706) 678-7132
- Area population (ZIP 30673)
- 6,185
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 53.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30673; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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