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Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School

Public Grades 9-12
235th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 452 Georgia High Schools
Better than 48% of Georgia high schools
Summary

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School is a public high school located in Washington, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 359 students. The school is part of the Wilkes County School District, which is ranked 124 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools, ranging from 155th to 276th out of 420-458 schools. The school has maintained a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Georgia high schools. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 77.8% and 85.4% over the past few years, which is below the state average. In the Milestones Assessments, the school consistently underperforms the state average in all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 25% to 50%, and is also below the Wilkes County district average in most subject areas.

The closest comparable school is Lincoln County High School, which is located about 14 miles away. Lincoln County High School has a higher statewide ranking, better academic performance, and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school. The consistent underperformance in academic assessments and the school's low statewide ranking indicate a need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.

368
Students ?
12.3
Student/teacher ratio ?
$16,510
Per pupil spending ?
92.7%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 1182 Tignall Rd
       Washington, GA  30673

(706) 678-2426

District: Wilkes County


Feeder schools for Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School:

Elementary:    Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
    Washington-Wilkes Primary School
Middle:    Washington-Wilkes Middle School
Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.8%
White:
32.9%
Hispanic:
11.1%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 65th percentile in 2019 → 48th in 2025
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Georgia average (36% vs 42% meeting standards)
!Ranking has slipped from its 65th-percentile peak (2019) to 48th (2025)
!Biology scores 16 pts below the Georgia average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school36%
District avg36%
Georgia avg42%
235th of 452
Georgia public high schools ?
Bottom 48%▲ up 11 pts since 2015
From bottom 37% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Georgia High Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
124th of 206Wilkes 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202539.4235 of 45248.0%★★☆☆☆
202435.1270 of 45841.0%★★☆☆☆
202336.8252 of 44243.0%★★☆☆☆
202251.6161 of 42962.5%★★★☆☆
202142.5195 of 41052.4%★★★☆☆
201951.4155 of 43864.6%★★★☆☆
201837.4233 of 42845.6%★★☆☆☆
201736.1234 of 42044.3%★★☆☆☆
201647.7167 of 42660.8%★★★☆☆
201532.9276 of 43536.6%★★☆☆☆
201464.2107 of 42574.8%★★★★☆
201361.6128 of 42569.9%★★★★☆
201265.8104 of 39673.7%★★★★☆
201168.4107 of 40273.4%★★★★☆
By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?
Algebra I44%~ state avg
United States History40%~ state avg
American Literature and Composition34%-7 vs state
Biology28%-16 vs state

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In the 2024-25 school year, 368 students attended Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School.

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School ranks 235th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
Elementary : Washington-Wilkes Primary School
Middle : Washington-Wilkes Middle School

Students at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School are 51% African American, 33% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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