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Washington-Wilkes Middle School

Public Grades 6-8
435th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 584 Georgia Middle Schools
Better than 26% of Georgia middle schools
Summary

Washington-Wilkes Middle School is a public middle school in Washington, Georgia, serving 299 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Wilkes County School District, which is ranked 124 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its location, Washington-Wilkes Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on the Milestones Assessment, with proficiency rates in core subjects significantly lower than the state's. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 215 out of 559 Georgia middle schools in 2018-2019 to 435 out of 584 in 2024-2025. In contrast, the nearby Lincoln County Middle School, which is part of the higher-ranked Lincoln County School District, consistently outperforms Washington-Wilkes Middle School and the state averages.

The school's challenges may be linked to its high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.29% to 91.92% in recent years, indicating a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. While the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio have varied, the overall trend of declining academic performance suggests the need for targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of the students and improve their educational outcomes.

285
Students ?
14.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$13,475
Per pupil spending ?
100%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 1180 Tignall Rd
       Washington, GA  30673

(706) 678-7132

District: Wilkes County


Students who attend Washington-Wilkes Middle School usually attend:

High:    Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School

Feeder schools for Washington-Wilkes Middle School:

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

African American:
45.6%
White:
35.4%
Hispanic:
11.9%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 28th percentile in 2015 → 26th in 2025
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Georgia average (23% vs 40% meeting standards)
!Mathematics scores 21 pts below the Georgia average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school23%
District avg23%
Georgia avg40%
435th of 584
Georgia public middle schools ?
Bottom 26%▼ down 2 pts since 2015
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★★★★★
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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YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202525.5435 of 58425.5%★☆☆☆☆
202433.9381 of 58835.2%★★☆☆☆
202339.9333 of 57742.3%★★☆☆☆
202242.1314 of 56744.6%★★☆☆☆
202137.2333 of 54238.6%★★☆☆☆
201956.9215 of 55961.5%★★★☆☆
201857.8203 of 54362.6%★★★☆☆
201752.2237 of 53956.0%★★★☆☆
201645.5289 of 54547.0%★★☆☆☆
201528.0389 of 53727.6%★☆☆☆☆
201452.2296 of 52143.2%★★☆☆☆
201354.2279 of 52747.1%★★☆☆☆
201249.3298 of 50841.3%★★☆☆☆
201142.9334 of 50433.7%★★☆☆☆
By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?
Social Studies28%-11 vs state
English Language Arts26%-14 vs state
Mathematics20%-21 vs state
Science16%-13 vs state

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Open Quote My child has had to deal with bullying and favoritism the whole time they have attended middle school. The schools' principle does not address the issues and brushes you off or sends you to another person when you bring anything up. They are not honest about what really goes on in the school itself. The board of education is more concerned with how it appears then really educating our children and dealing with real issues. I know several parents that have had to pull their children out of the school system and homeschool them because of these issues. Close Quote




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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington-Wilkes Middle School

Washington-Wilkes Middle School ranks 435th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Washington-Wilkes Middle School usually go on to attend Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 285 students attended Washington-Wilkes Middle School.

Students at Washington-Wilkes Middle School are 46% African American, 35% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026
2024–25 school spending dataJan 20, 2026
2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 8, 2026
2017–18 through 2023–24 dropout ratesJan 7, 2026


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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