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#1048 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 46% in state
Wilcox County Middle School
Middle School · Wilcox County · Rochelle, GA
A middle school in Rochelle, GA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1358 Ga Highway 215 S, Rochelle, GA 31079
- Math 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilcox County Middle School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Wilcox County 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,068
Median home value
$79,600
Median rent
$605/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King of Kings Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 3.6 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wilcox County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,313NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilcox County Middle School is listed in Wilcox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilcox County Middle School
Wilcox County Middle School is a public middle school in Rochelle, GA, part of Wilcox County, serving approximately 257 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,048 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilcox County Middle School
What grades does Wilcox County Middle School serve?
Wilcox County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wilcox County Middle School?
Wilcox County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilcox County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilcox County Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilcox County Middle School rank in GA?
Wilcox County Middle School ranks #1,048 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Wilcox County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilcox County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Wilcox County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilcox County Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wilcox County Middle School a charter school?
No, Wilcox County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilcox County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wilcox County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilcox County Middle School?
77.4% of students at Wilcox County 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
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wilcox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (229) 365-7231
- Area population (ZIP 31079)
- 2,731
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
Official sources & links
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 31079; 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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