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Wilcox County Elementary School

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Wilcox County Elementary School ranks 538 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

538^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Wilcox County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rochelle, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 563 students. The school is part of the Wilcox County School District, which is ranked 75 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilcox County Elementary School has consistently performed below the state average in the Milestones Assessment across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 29.1% compared to the state average of 34.9%, and its 5th grade Science proficiency rate was 54% compared to the state average of 43.8%. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching nearly 100% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $9,012 in 2016-2017 to $10,628 in 2018-2019, it is still below the state average. Wilcox County Elementary School has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 13.1 in recent years, which is lower than the nearby schools.

When compared to the nearby schools, Wilcox County Elementary School generally performs better than the Turner County Elementary School, which is also in the bottom tier of Georgia elementary schools. However, it lags behind the performance of the Ben Hill Elementary School, which is in a higher-performing Ben Hill County district. The lower spending per student and the high poverty levels at Wilcox County Elementary School may be contributing factors to the school's relatively low academic performance, and addressing these underlying issues could be crucial in improving student outcomes.

547

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,548

Per pupil spending ?

95.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079

(229) 365-7858

District: Wilcox County

Students who attend Wilcox County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wilcox County Middle School
High:	Wilcox County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.7%

African American:

36.0%

Two or more races:

5.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2015 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Georgia median (57th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Georgia avg42%

538^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 38% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

75^th of 206Wilcox 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
2025	52.1	538 of 1238	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.5	404 of 1248	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.6	387 of 1242	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.4	504 of 1244	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.1	582 of 1214	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.9	543 of 1234	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.9	532 of 1209	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	46.2	606 of 1205	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.9	597 of 1233	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	37.8	765 of 1240	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	32.3	952 of 1231	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	31.0	961 of 1225	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	22.0	1014 of 1201	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	41.2	830 of 1212	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	34.2	896 of 1183	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	48.1	670 of 1133	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	38.6	776 of 1134	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	35.6	833 of 1125	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	29.8	864 of 1101	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science54%+10 vs state

Mathematics45%~ state avg

English Language Arts33%-6 vs state

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Schools Near Wilcox County Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilcox County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1358 Ga Highway 215 S	Rochelle	31079	Wilcox County	Wilcox County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 365-7858	547	41	13.3	95.6%	294 (53.7%)	197 (36.0%)	19 (3.5%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.7%)	52.1	538^th of 1238 public elementary schools	56.5%		64.5	404^th of 1248 public elementary schools	67.6%	134	29.1	26.0	42.5	38.0	47.9	49.4	54.0	$14,548	$2,071	$12,477
Ben Hill County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	221 Jc Hunter Rd	Fitzgerald	31750	Ben Hill County	Ben Hill County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 409-5592	815	48	17.0	100.0%	306 (37.5%)	380 (46.6%)	87 (10.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (4.8%)								(n/a)								$15,605	$1,656	$13,949
Ben Hill Elementary School	Public	3-5	328 Lobinger Ave	Fitzgerald	31750	Ben Hill County	Ben Hill County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 409-5586	552	44	12.5	100.0%	250 (45.3%)	221 (40.0%)	63 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	36.3	736^th of 1238 public elementary schools	40.5%		45.6	616^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.6%	120	31.1	29.7	33.1	39.7	44.5	33.1	15.1	$14,383	$1,410	$12,973
Crisp County Primary School	Public	K-3	330 Old Hatley Rd	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 276-3450	964	78	12.3	100.0%	255 (26.5%)	569 (59.0%)	79 (8.2%)	15 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.8%)								(n/a)	27.0			33.3				$15,832	$2,472	$13,360
Turner County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	705 Hudson Ave	Ashburn	31714	Turner County	Turner County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 567-2461	564	39	14.5	100.0%	134 (23.8%)	368 (65.2%)	25 (4.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.9%)	10.6	1172^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	5.3%		14.1	1115^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.7%	57	14.7	12.7	16.9	22.1	21.1	11.2	10.1	$16,558	$3,394	$13,164

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilcox County Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Wilcox County Elementary School?

Students at Wilcox County Elementary School are 54% White, 36% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Wilcox County Elementary School a good school?

Wilcox County Elementary School ranks 538^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Wilcox County Elementary School in?

Wilcox County

What schools do graduates of Wilcox County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wilcox County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wilcox County Middle School
High : Wilcox County High School

How many students attend Wilcox County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 547 students attended Wilcox County Elementary School.

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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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