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Best Schools in Washington, GA
Washington, GA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,496 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Washington underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington, GA
The top high schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 367 Students
2. Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington, GA
The top middle schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
2. Washington-wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington, GA
The top elementary schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
2. Washington-wilkes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 265 Students
3. Washington-wilkes Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 347 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington, GA has a total population of 5,416 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Washington, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Washington, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington, GA
How many schools are in Washington, GA?
Washington, GA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,496 students in total.
How do schools in Washington perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Washington score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Washington underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Washington
4 of 4 schools in Washington carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 3D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Washington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.