Wheeler County Middle School

Wheeler County Middle School is a public middle school in Alamo, GA, part of the Wheeler County. The school serves approximately 189 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 95.4th percentile among GA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 32% proficiency in math, 10 points below the state average and 32% in reading/language arts, 9 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.3/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $46,440, where 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 189 students, Wheeler County Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Wheeler County Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.