Washington County High School

420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 901 students in grades 9-12, Washington County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 901 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington County High School's student population of 901 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
901 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington County High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1507 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington County High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
68%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington County High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington County High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Washington County High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington County High School's ranking?
Washington County High School is ranked #1507 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington County High School?
The graduation rate of Washington County High School is 93%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Washington County High School?
901 students attend Washington County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Washington County High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington County High School?
Washington County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington County High School offer ?
Washington County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Washington County High School part of?
Washington County High School is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 901 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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