For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,188 students in Wilcox County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Wilcox County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
1,188 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wilcox County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
18%
# Black Students
378 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
32%
36%
# White Students
704 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
59%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
64
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
105
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
84
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
84
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
109
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,746 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,317 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,746
$14,266
Spending / Student
$13,317
$13,395
Best Wilcox County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilcox County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Wilcox County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Wilcox County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7858
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7858
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilcox County School District?
Wilcox County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,188 students.
What is the rank of Wilcox County School District?
Wilcox County School District is ranked #73 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilcox County School District?
59% of Wilcox County School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilcox County School District?
Wilcox County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Wilcox County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,317 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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