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Wilcox County Middle School

Q: Is Wilcox County Middle School a good school?

Wilcox County Middle School ranks 246 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

246^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 58% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Wilcox County Middle School is a public middle school located in Rochelle, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 257 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 Middle School has consistently performed better than the state average in mathematics across all grade levels, with 6th grade scoring 47.4%, 7th grade scoring 58.5%, and 8th grade scoring 48.8% proficient or better in the 2024-2025 school year. This is significantly higher than the state averages of 37.3%, 40.1%, and 47%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.5 to 20.5 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools of Turner County Middle (14.2) and Crisp County Middle (12.4). Additionally, Wilcox County Middle School has a higher per-student spending compared to the state average, with spending ranging from $8,581 to $9,335 per student over the past few years.

While Wilcox County Middle School's mathematics performance is strong, the school has struggled in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates declining from 46.5% in 2021-2022 to 25.6% in 2024-2025 for 8th grade, which is significantly lower than the state average of 39.8% for 8th grade in 2024-2025. The school also serves a highly economically disadvantaged student population, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.43% to 87.68% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools of Turner County Middle (100%) and Ben Hill County Middle (73.46%).

236

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,122

Per pupil spending ?

89%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079

(229) 365-7231

District: Wilcox County

Students who attend Wilcox County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wilcox County High School

Feeder schools for Wilcox County Middle School:

Elementary:

Wilcox County Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.6%

African American:

27.1%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 73rd percentile in 2021 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 20% Georgia)

!Ranking has slipped from its 73rd-percentile peak (2021) to 58th (2025)

!Social Studies scores 11 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg38%

Georgia avg40%

246^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 26 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to top 42% (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	53.4	246 of 584	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.4	223 of 588	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.7	213 of 577	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.5	165 of 567	70.9%	★★★★☆
2021	69.6	148 of 542	72.7%	★★★★☆
2019	62.8	182 of 559	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.7	218 of 543	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.2	248 of 539	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	45.6	288 of 545	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	33.3	364 of 537	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	33.3	406 of 521	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	37.0	388 of 527	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	45.2	332 of 508	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	33.5	385 of 504	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	36.5	364 of 494	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	35.1	361 of 466	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	38.4	334 of 462	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	38.9	320 of 445	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	46.4	263 of 420	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics51%+10 vs state

Science37%+8 vs state

English Language Arts30%-11 vs state

Social Studies28%-11 vs state

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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)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th 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 Middle School	Public	6-8	1358 Ga Highway 215 S	Rochelle	31079	Wilcox County	Wilcox County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 365-7231	236	17	13.8	89.0%	150 (63.6%)	64 (27.1%)	7 (3.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.5%)	53.4	246^th of 584 public middle schools	57.9%		57.4	223^rd of 588 public middle schools	62.1%	23	34.2	30.8	25.6	47.4	58.5	48.8	37.2	27.9	$15,122	$1,837	$13,285
Ben Hill County Middle School	Public	6-8	134 Jc Hunter Rd	Fitzgerald	31750	Ben Hill County	Ben Hill County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 409-5578	594	46	12.9	100.0%	243 (40.9%)	251 (42.3%)	79 (13.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	39	347^th of 584 public middle schools	40.6%		38.4	351^st of 588 public middle schools	40.3%	4	30.9	28.5	30.1	24.1	24.4	40.3	33.6	28.3	$15,378	$1,299	$14,079
Crisp County Middle School	Public	6-8	1116 E 24th Ave	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 276-3460	714	56	12.8	100.0%	195 (27.3%)	414 (58.0%)	62 (8.7%)	8 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.5%)	19.9	468^th of 584 public middle schools	19.9%		18.3	491^st of 588 public middle schools	16.5%	23	19.4	17.5	22.7	17.1	19.2	20.3	23.6	10.4	$15,914	$1,534	$14,381
Turner County Middle School	Public	6-8	316 Lamar Street	Ashburn	31714	Turner County	Turner County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 567-4343	230	20	11.7	100.0%	44 (19.1%)	166 (72.2%)	13 (5.7%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	13.9	528^th of 584 public middle schools	9.6%		21.2	467^th of 588 public middle schools	20.6%	61	17.8	28.4	15.4	6.8	17.9	10.3	11.5	5.1	$18,761	$2,587	$16,174

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilcox County Middle School

Is Wilcox County Middle School a good school?

Wilcox County Middle School ranks 246^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Wilcox County Middle School in?

Wilcox County

What is the racial makeup of Wilcox County Middle School?

Students at Wilcox County Middle School are 64% White, 27% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Wilcox County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 236 students attended Wilcox County Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Wilcox County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Wilcox County Middle School usually go on to attend Wilcox County High School

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