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#1591 of 2,268 schools in GA
Wilkinson County High School
High School · Wilkinson County · Irwinton, GA
A high school in Irwinton, GA where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 547, Irwinton, GA 31042
- Math 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wilkinson County High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilkinson 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,273
Median home value
$85,500
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
8.7%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31042; 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.
Wilkinson County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,397NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilkinson County High School is listed in Wilkinson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilkinson County High School
Wilkinson County High School is a public high school in Irwinton, GA, part of Wilkinson County, serving approximately 368 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,591 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilkinson County High School
What grades does Wilkinson County High School serve?
Wilkinson County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wilkinson County High School?
Wilkinson County High School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson County High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilkinson County High School rank in GA?
Wilkinson County High School ranks #1,591 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Wilkinson County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilkinson County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Wilkinson County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilkinson County High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wilkinson County High School a charter school?
No, Wilkinson County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilkinson County High School a Title I school?
No, Wilkinson County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilkinson County High School?
72.8% of students at Wilkinson 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
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wilkinson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (478) 946-2441
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 31042)
- 1,546
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 31042; 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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