Wilkinson County Primary School

12516 Georgia Highway 57. East
Irwinton, GA 31042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wilkinson County Primary School serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Wilkinson County Primary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
292 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wilkinson County Primary School is 0.61, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wilkinson County Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
56%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wilkinson County Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wilkinson County Primary 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
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wilkinson County Primary 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 Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Wilkinson County Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilkinson County Primary 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)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilkinson County Primary 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 schools are Wilkinson County Primary School often compared to?
Wilkinson County Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunt Elementary School, Wilkinson County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wilkinson County Primary School?
292 students attend Wilkinson County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wilkinson County Primary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkinson County Primary School?
Wilkinson County Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilkinson County Primary School offer ?
Wilkinson County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Wilkinson County Primary School part of?
Wilkinson County Primary School is part of Wilkinson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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