At a glance
Reported students
368
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School: 368 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 385
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.07
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Washington. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Wilkes County. NCES reports 368 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (50.8%) and White (32.9%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.9%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black50.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wilkes County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington-Wilkes Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
365 reported students
Washington-Wilkes Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
285 reported students
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
244 reported students
Public schools near Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Wilkes Middle School Middle · Wilkes County | 06–08 | 285 | under 0.1 mi |
| Washington-Wilkes Elementary School Elementary · Wilkes County | 04–05 | 244 | 1.8 mi |
| Washington-Wilkes Primary School Elementary · Wilkes County | KG–03 | 365 | 2.4 mi |
| Wilkes County Regional Detention Center High · Department of Juvenile Justice | 06–12 | 10 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
What grades does Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School serve?
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wilkes County.
How many students attend Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School reported 368 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 385 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 368 students and 29.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wilkes County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School in?
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School is part of Wilkes County, based in Washington, GA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington-Wilkes Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Washington-Wilkes Elementary School (1.8 mi), Washington-Wilkes Primary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.