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Wilcox County High School

Q: Is Wilcox County High School a good school?

Wilcox County High School ranks 277 th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

277^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 457 Georgia High Schools

Better than 39% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Wilcox County High School in Rochelle, GA, serves approximately 343 students in grades 9-12 in a rural community in south-central Georgia, and is part of the Wilcox County district.

The most impressive thing about this school is its graduation rate. At 98.7%, it far exceeds the state average of 87.2% and has stayed above 92% for five straight years—even though 81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. That’s a remarkable achievement, especially when you compare it to nearby Crisp County High School (81.7%) and Turner County High School (96.8%). Academically, the school also holds its own against its neighbors. In the latest testing cycle, Wilcox posted proficiency rates of 31.8% in Algebra I, 42.9% in Biology, and 21.1% in U.S. History—all better than Crisp County and Turner County, with Biology nearly matching the state average. The school also spends less per student ($14,176) than either neighbor, suggesting efficient use of resources.

The biggest concern is chronic absenteeism. Nearly half of students (48.6%) miss 10% or more of school days—far above the state average of 17.7% and even above the district’s own 32.7%. This rate has climbed steadily from 34.1% four years ago, and it may be starting to affect the school’s state ranking, which dropped from 196th to 276th this year. Still, the school’s ability to graduate nearly all its students despite this challenge is noteworthy. While test scores in some subjects trail state averages, the school is a relative bright spot in its region, ranking in the 39th percentile statewide compared to neighboring schools in the bottom 12%. For parents, this is a school that clearly cares about getting students to the finish line, but attendance is an area where families can make a real difference.

343

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,176

Per pupil spending ?

81.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079

(229) 365-7231

District: Wilcox County

Feeder schools for Wilcox County High School:

Elementary:	Wilcox County Elementary School
Middle:	Wilcox County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.3%

African American:

32.7%

Hispanic:

5.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 68th percentile in 2022 → 39th in 2026

Strengths

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (34% vs 45% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (49% vs 18% Georgia)

!Ranking has slipped from its 68th-percentile peak (2022) to 39th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school34%

District avg34%

Georgia avg45%

277^th of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 39%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 32% (2016) to bottom 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

87^th of 202Wilcox 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	31.9	277 of 457	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.5	195 of 451	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.3	147 of 454	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.3	190 of 448	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.7	139 of 431	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.9	254 of 410	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.0	231 of 438	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.3	238 of 428	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.5	177 of 420	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	28.9	291 of 426	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.3	269 of 435	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	32.8	317 of 425	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	44.6	253 of 425	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	35.4	284 of 396	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	16.1	367 of 402	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	24.2	331 of 384	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	25.2	322 of 372	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	37.1	267 of 370	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	33.7	270 of 358	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	23.3	288 of 335	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	26.4	273 of 377	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.2	293 of 391	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.3	239 of 382	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.2	268 of 384	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.2	237 of 372	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	35.3	250 of 431	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	47.0	185 of 438	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.2	114 of 435	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	55.1	150 of 433	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.6	142 of 430	67.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	28.3	292 of 436	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.8	193 of 442	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.8	179 of 436	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.3	223 of 436	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.0	168 of 427	60.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	21.6	265 of 334	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	44.5	159 of 341	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.2	116 of 346	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.6	126 of 343	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.2	122 of 339	64.0%	★★★☆☆

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)

Female (2026)42nd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)33rd percentile-6 vs school

African American (2026)28th percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)21st percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Biology43%-4 vs state

Algebra I32%-16 vs state

United States History21%-17 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)	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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 4th Grade	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilcox County High School	Public	9-12	1358 Ga Highway 215 S	Rochelle	31079	Wilcox County	Wilcox County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 365-7231	343	24	14.4	81.0%	207 (60.3%)	112 (32.7%)	17 (5.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	31.9	277^th of 457 public high schools	39.4%		45.5	195^th of 451 public high schools	56.8%	82	31.8	42.9	21.1							$14,176	$938	$13,237
Crisp County High School	Public	9-12	2402 Cougar Alley	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 276-3430	978	63	15.6	—	285 (29.1%)	570 (58.3%)	74 (7.6%)	19 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.9%)	13.3	401^st of 457 public high schools	12.3%		13.2	401^st of 451 public high schools	11.1%		22.8	22.1	11.3							$14,718	$1,546	$13,171
Crisp RYDC	Public	5-12	130 Haralson Rd	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(222) 271-4900	16	5	3.2	81.3%	3 (18.8%)	13 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Turner County High School	Public	9-12	316 Lamar St	Ashburn	31714	Turner County	Turner County	No	No	No	No	(229) 567-4377	313	31	10.0	—	71 (22.7%)	214 (68.4%)	16 (5.1%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	24.8	325^th of 457 public high schools	28.9%		13.4	398^th of 451 public high schools	11.8%	73	31.8	34.9	6.3							$21,736	$1,171	$20,565

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilcox County High School

Is Wilcox County High School a good school?

Wilcox County High School ranks 277^th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Wilcox County High School?

Students at Wilcox County High School are 60% White, 33% African American, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Wilcox County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 343 students attended Wilcox County High School.

What schools feed into Wilcox County High School?

Wilcox County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wilcox County Elementary School
Middle : Wilcox County Middle School

What district is Wilcox County High School in?

Wilcox County

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