Best Schools in Wilkes County, GA
Wilkes County, GA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,096 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Wilkes County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wilkes County, GA
The top high schools in Wilkes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
2. Thomson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 986 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wilkes County, GA
The top middle schools in Wilkes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomson-mcduffie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 782 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 Wilkes County, GA
The top elementary schools in Wilkes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 292 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
4. Norris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 304 Students
5. Maxwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 467 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wilkes County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wilkes County, GA has a total population of 9,565 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wilkes County, 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 Wilkes County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilkes County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wilkes County, 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 Wilkes County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wilkes County, GA
How many schools are in Wilkes County, GA?
Wilkes County, GA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,096 students in total.
How do schools in Wilkes County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Wilkes County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Wilkes County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wilkes County?
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: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wilkes County
1 places in Wilkes County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Washington (4)
School districts (1)
- Wilkes County (4 schools)