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Wheeler County High School

High School · Wheeler County · Alamo, GA

A high school in Alamo, GA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

50 Snowhill Rd, Alamo, GA 30411

  • Math 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation4.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$15,865
Chronic Absenteeism16.6%

Students at Wheeler County High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

65.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wheeler County High 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,440

Median home value

$75,100

Median rent

$565/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

26.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Wheeler County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wheeler County High School is listed in Wheeler County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wheeler County High School

Wheeler County High School is a public high school in Alamo, GA, part of Wheeler County, serving approximately 265 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,480 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wheeler County High School

What grades does Wheeler County High School serve?

Wheeler County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wheeler County High School?

Wheeler County High School has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler County High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wheeler County High School rank in GA?

Wheeler County High School ranks #1,480 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Wheeler County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wheeler County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Wheeler County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheeler County High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wheeler County High School a charter school?

No, Wheeler County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wheeler County High School a Title I school?

No, Wheeler County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheeler County High School?

65.7% of students at Wheeler County High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wheeler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.6%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 30411)
4,905
Area median age
41.2
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 30411; 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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