Summary:
Zip code 30411 is home to just one high school, Wheeler County High School in Alamo, Georgia, a small rural school serving grades 9-12 with 254 students and part of the Wheeler County district.
Wheeler County High School stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 96.6%, nearly 10 points above the state average of 87.2%, despite 65.75% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school also excels in keeping students engaged, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.8% compared to the state's 17.7%, and maintains a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio. In U.S. History, the school posted a 60% proficiency rate in 2024-2025, more than 21 points above the state average, though this dropped to 41.2% the following year—still above the state's 38.5%. The school has shown meaningful improvement in its state ranking, jumping from the 55th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 63rd percentile in 2024-2025, and has held steady in the low-60s since, earning a consistent 3-star rating.
Performance in core subjects is mixed but trending upward. The school outperforms the state in American Literature (43.6% vs. 40.4%) and has narrowed the gap in Algebra I, improving from 41.5% to 46.6% proficiency, now just 1.5 points behind the state average. Biology remains a relative weakness at 43.4% versus the state's 47.2%, though this represents a dramatic 12.7-point improvement from the prior year. With per-student spending of $15,276, the school appears to invest resources effectively, achieving strong graduation and attendance outcomes. Given its small size, individual cohorts can cause year-to-year swings in test scores, but the overall trajectory is positive. For parents, this is a school that punches above its weight, delivering strong graduation and attendance results while showing clear momentum in academics despite economic challenges.
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