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Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School

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Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School ranks 296 th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

296^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 35% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School in Washington, GA, serves approximately 368 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Wilkes County school district, a rural community where the vast majority of families now qualify for economic assistance.

The school is navigating a significant transition. Over the past two years, the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch jumped from about 52% to nearly 93%, reflecting major shifts in the community. During this same period, the school’s statewide ranking has slipped from the 48th percentile to the 35th percentile, and its star rating now sits at 2 out of 5. End-of-course test scores show a mixed picture: Algebra I proficiency (36.4%) trails the state by about 12 points, U.S. History (31.1%) is within 7 points of the state, but Biology proficiency (21.7%) is a persistent concern, running 25 points below the state average. Notably, per-student spending has risen 27% over three years to $16,510, yet academic outcomes have not yet followed that investment.

There are genuine bright spots. The graduation rate jumped nearly 10 points to 87.1% in 2024-2025, now matching the state average, and the dropout rate has fallen to 2.7%. Chronic absenteeism has also improved dramatically, from 31.8% to 17.1%—now slightly better than the state average. Compared to nearby Lincoln County High School, Washington-Wilkes leads in Algebra I (36.4% vs. 24.4%) but trails in Biology (21.7% vs. 38.5%) and graduation rate (87.1% vs. 90.3%). While Lincoln County has climbed in rankings, Washington-Wilkes has declined—yet the school’s progress in keeping students enrolled and graduating suggests a foundation for future improvement. Note: ELA test results for Georgia will be released in December, so no conclusions can be drawn about that subject at this time.

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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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 61st percentile in 2016 → 35th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (33% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2016

!Biology scores 26 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school33%

District avg33%

Georgia avg45%

296^th of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 26 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to bottom 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

126^th of 201Wilkes 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	28.4	296 of 455	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.4	234 of 451	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.1	269 of 454	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.8	255 of 448	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.6	162 of 431	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.5	195 of 410	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.4	155 of 438	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.4	233 of 428	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.1	234 of 420	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.7	167 of 426	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	32.9	276 of 435	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	64.2	107 of 425	74.8%	★★★★☆
2013	61.6	128 of 425	69.9%	★★★★☆
2012	65.8	104 of 396	73.7%	★★★★☆
2011	68.4	107 of 402	73.4%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	30.1	245 of 376	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.5	196 of 391	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	27.5	276 of 382	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.4	209 of 384	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.1	176 of 372	52.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	29.0	290 of 431	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.2	295 of 438	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.1	300 of 435	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.8	276 of 433	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.7	247 of 430	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	31.8	270 of 436	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.1	157 of 442	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.2	223 of 436	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.1	227 of 436	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.9	146 of 427	65.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	37.4	186 of 334	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.0	179 of 341	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.5	184 of 346	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.6	194 of 343	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.6	123 of 339	63.7%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2026)44th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)38th percentile+3 vs school

African American (2026)35th percentile~ school

Female (2026)33rd percentile~ school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I36%-12 vs state

United States History31%-7 vs state

Biology22%-26 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)	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 (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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	1182 Tignall Rd	Washington	30673	Wilkes County	Wilkes County	No	No	No	No	(706) 678-2426	368	30	12.3	92.7%	121 (32.9%)	187 (50.8%)	41 (11.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	28.4	296^th of 455 public high schools	34.9%		39.4	234^th of 451 public high schools	48.1%	62	36.4	21.7	31.1	$16,510	$589	$15,921
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center	Public	6-12	1430 Industrial Park Rd	Washington	30673	Wilkes County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 678-2307	10	3	3.3	70.0%	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lincoln County High School	Public	9-12	200 Charles Ward Elam Dr	Lincolnton	30817	Lincoln County	Lincoln County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 359-3121	376	26	14.4	79.3%	228 (60.6%)	133 (35.4%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	38.1	239^th of 455 public high schools	47.5%		46.2	191^st of 451 public high schools	57.6%	48	24.4	38.5	45.3	$15,573	$736	$14,837

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School

What district is Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School in?

Wilkes County

How many students attend Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?

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

Is Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School a good school?

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School ranks 296^th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?

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

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