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Wheeler County High School

Q: Is Wheeler County High School a good school?

Wheeler County High School ranks 173 rd of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

173^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 457 Georgia High Schools

Better than 62% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Wheeler County High School in Alamo, GA, is a small rural high school serving about 254 students in grades 9–12, and it has become one of the most improved schools in the region over the past several years. The school has climbed from the 19th percentile in state rankings in 2018–2019 to the 62nd percentile in 2025–2026, a remarkable jump of 183 positions. This upward trend is visible across nearly every measure, including a graduation rate of 96.6%—nearly 10 points above the state average—and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.8%, the lowest among nearby schools and well below the state average of 17.7%.

Academically, Wheeler County has shown strong and consistent gains. In U.S. History, the school has outperformed the state for four straight years, with proficiency rates reaching 60% in both 2023–2024 and 2024–2025. Biology proficiency has also improved dramatically, jumping from 19% in 2022–2023 to 43.4% in 2025–2026, nearly matching the state average. Algebra I has followed a similar path, rising from 16.1% to 46.6% over the same period. While English Language Arts scores are not yet available for this release, the school’s overall trajectory suggests that targeted instructional efforts are paying off. Notably, African American students at Wheeler County rank in the 64th percentile statewide, and male students perform in the 67th percentile, both stronger than the school’s overall ranking.

Compared to nearby schools, Wheeler County stands out in several ways. It outperforms Montgomery County High School in Algebra I (46.6% vs. 27.5%) and has a similar graduation rate, while spending less per student ($15,276 vs. $16,396). Against Telfair County High School, Wheeler County leads in Biology (43.4% vs. 34.3%) and has a higher graduation rate and lower absenteeism. It also clearly surpasses Treutlen Middle/High School in graduation rate (96.6% vs. 78.4%) and chronic absenteeism. The Wheeler County district itself ranks in the 62nd percentile statewide, and the school’s efficient use of resources—achieving strong outcomes at a lower cost than peers—makes it a standout example of rural educational improvement.

254

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,276

Per pupil spending ?

65.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

50 Snowhill Rd
Alamo, GA 30411

(912) 568-7166

District: Wheeler County

Feeder schools for Wheeler County High School:

Elementary:	Wheeler County Elementary School
Middle:	Wheeler County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.9%

African American:

36.2%

Hispanic:

8.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2016 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 24 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Georgia median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school44%

District avg46%

Georgia avg45%

173^rd of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 24 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

78^th of 202Wheeler County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	48.5	173 of 457	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.8	164 of 451	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.5	205 of 454	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.0	246 of 448	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.8	299 of 431	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.5	281 of 410	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	18.5	355 of 438	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.3	291 of 428	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.6	255 of 420	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	32.3	264 of 426	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	30.6	293 of 435	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	35.0	303 of 425	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	50.2	216 of 425	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	49.2	207 of 396	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	39.1	282 of 402	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	38.8	266 of 384	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	36.9	273 of 372	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	38.9	255 of 370	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	41.1	234 of 358	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	31.1	261 of 335	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.6	138 of 377	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.0	148 of 391	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.6	127 of 382	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	34.9	216 of 384	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.3	252 of 372	32.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	44.1	197 of 431	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.2	173 of 438	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.9	210 of 435	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	33.6	264 of 433	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.4	224 of 430	47.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	53.6	143 of 436	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.3	153 of 442	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.4	194 of 436	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.4	205 of 436	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.0	268 of 427	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	31.1	220 of 334	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.9	175 of 341	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.9	207 of 346	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.0	197 of 343	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.8	246 of 339	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)67th percentile+5 vs school

African American (2026)63rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)54th percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)34th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I47%~ state avg

Biology43%-4 vs state

United States History41%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wheeler County High School	Public	9-12	50 Snowhill Rd	Alamo	30411	Wheeler County	Wheeler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 568-7166	254	21	12.0	65.7%	137 (53.9%)	92 (36.2%)	21 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	48.5	173^rd of 457 public high schools	62.1%		50.8	164^th of 451 public high schools	63.6%	9	46.6	43.4	41.2							$15,276	$1,190	$14,087
Telfair Alternative Preparation School	Public	6-12	212 Huckabee St	Mc Rae Helena	31055	Telfair County	Telfair County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 868-5661	18	0	45.0	100.0%	1 (5.6%)	12 (66.7%)	4 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Telfair County High School	Public	9-12	458 S Third Ave	Mc Rae Helena	31055	Telfair County	Telfair County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 868-6096	388	29	13.4	100.0%	184 (47.4%)	148 (38.1%)	31 (8.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	46.2	185^th of 457 public high schools	59.5%		40.5	227^th of 451 public high schools	49.7%	42	47.0	34.3	49.4							$16,518	$876	$15,641
Montgomery County High School	Public	9-12	100 Faye D Brewer Street	Mount Vernon	30445	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 583-2296	264	21	12.5	100.0%	132 (50.0%)	74 (28.0%)	36 (13.6%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)	43.6	206^th of 457 public high schools	54.9%		51.7	159^th of 451 public high schools	64.7%	47	27.5	51.9	38.8							$16,396	$1,294	$15,102
Treutlen Middle/High School	Public	6-12	7892 Ga Highway 29	Soperton	30457	Treutlen County	Treutlen County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 529-7131	521	45	11.6	98.3%	262 (50.3%)	210 (40.3%)	23 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	39	230^th of 457 public high schools	49.7%		39.6	233^rd of 451 public high schools	48.3%	3	42.5	26.2	45.6	39.2	33.8	30.7	28.4	34.6		$15,280	$2,017	$13,263

Frequently Asked Questions about Wheeler County High School

Is Wheeler County High School a good school?

Wheeler County High School ranks 173^rd of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Wheeler County High School?

Wheeler County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wheeler County Elementary School
Middle : Wheeler County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Wheeler County High School?

Students at Wheeler County High School are 54% White, 36% African American, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Wheeler County High School in?

Wheeler County

How many students attend Wheeler County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 254 students attended Wheeler County High School.

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

2025–26 Milestones Assessment scoresAug 6, 2026

2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)Aug 6, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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