At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
1,262
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
4
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$16,070
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$8,774
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 1,248
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90.37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What current records say about Wilkes County
Wilkes County operates 4 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Washington, Georgia. NCES reports 1,262 students and 94.5 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Georgia agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 145 of 180 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $16,070 in current expenditure per pupil and $8,774 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 36 of 180 in Georgia. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 13.6%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 94.5
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $20,329,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Wilkes County
Washington, Georgia
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 33.7400, -82.7355
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black49%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 | 305 | 13.5:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 1 | 285 | 14.8:1 | 0 |
| High | 1 | 368 | 12.3:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Wilkes County
4 current directory entries
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Showing 1–4 of 4 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School | High09–12 | 368 | 12.3:1 | |
| Washington-Wilkes Elementary School | Elementary04–05 | 244 | 13:1 | |
| Washington-Wilkes Middle School | Middle06–08 | 285 | 14.8:1 | |
| Washington-Wilkes Primary School | ElementaryKG–03 | 365 | 14:1 |
Cities served by Wilkes County
Grouped by school mailing address. City pages also include schools run by other districts and charter agencies.
Frequently asked questions about Wilkes County
How many schools are in Wilkes County?
Wilkes County has 4 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
How many students attend Wilkes County?
NCES reports 1,262 students for 2024–25, served by 94.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 145 of 180 Georgia agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 1,248 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Wilkes County?
The district-wide ratio is 13.4:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Wilkes County spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $16,070 in current expenditure per pupil, including $8,774 for instruction. That ranks 36 of 180 comparable Georgia agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Wilkes County?
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 368 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Wilkes County?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (706) 678-2718 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Georgia districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.