Summary:
The city of Washington, Georgia, is home to four schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Wilkes County school district. The data reveals a mix of performance, with some schools showing signs of improvement while others struggle to meet state averages.
Washington-Wilkes Primary School has seen significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, rising from 912th out of 1,233 Georgia elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 246th out of 1,231 in 2013-2014, before dropping back down to 651st out of 1,240 in 2014-2015. This school serves a high-need student population, with 94.56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Washington-Wilkes Elementary School has maintained a relatively stable statewide ranking, ranging from 554th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 807th out of 1,242 in 2022-2023, and has shown strong performance in 4th and 5th-grade math, outpacing the state average.
At the secondary level, Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School had a 4-year graduation rate of 85.4% in 2023-2024, while the high school and middle school generally performed below the state average on the Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 15.7% to 44.1% across various subjects and grade levels. The district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with all four schools having very high percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 72.42% at the high school to 94.56% at the Primary School.
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