Wilkinson County High School

11481 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Wilkinson 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilkinson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Wilkinson County High School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
368 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County High School is 0.56, 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)
#2065 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wilkinson County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilkinson 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.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilkinson 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.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wilkinson 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
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wilkinson 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
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wilkinson County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
60%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wilkinson County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wilkinson 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
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Wilkinson County High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wilkinson 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
73%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilkinson 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 (14-15)
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilkinson County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilkinson County High School's ranking?
Wilkinson County High School is ranked #2065 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Wilkinson County High School often compared to?
Wilkinson County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jones County High School, Baldwin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilkinson County High School?
The graduation rate of Wilkinson County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wilkinson County High School?
368 students attend Wilkinson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wilkinson County High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkinson County High School?
Wilkinson County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilkinson County High School offer ?
Wilkinson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wilkinson County High School part of?
Wilkinson County High School is part of Wilkinson County School District.

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5   8/25/2023
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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