Washington-Wilkes Middle School

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Washington-Wilkes Middle School ranks 381 st of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Washington-Wilkes Middle School is a public middle school in Washington, Georgia, serving 297 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Wilkes County School District, which is ranked 117 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $9,366 to $10,074 in recent years, and a student-teacher ratio comparable to the nearby Lincoln County Middle School, Washington-Wilkes Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in the Milestones Assessment across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 19.4% to 44.2%, while the state average ranged from 39.8% to 41.6%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 18.4% to 31.6%, compared to the state average of 34.7% to 43.7%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 215 out of 559 Georgia middle schools in 2018-2019 to 381 out of 588 in 2023-2024.

The school's very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 91.92% to 94.22% in recent years, suggests that the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic underperformance. This is in contrast with the nearby Lincoln County Middle School, which has a lower free and reduced-lunch rate of 57.36% in 2022-2023 and significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1180 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673

(706) 678-7132

District: Wilkes County

SchoolDigger Rank:
381^st of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,729

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 299

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.8%

White:

32.1%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington-Wilkes Middle School ranks worse than 64.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48.8%), White (32.1%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington-Wilkes Middle School is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare Washington-Wilkes Middle School employs 18.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington-Wilkes Middle School is $9,729.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Washington-Wilkes Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Washington-Wilkes Middle School 381^st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Washington-Wilkes Middle School in the ranking list.)

Wilkes County:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilkes County 117^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington-Wilkes Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	42.90	334^th	504	33.7%
2012	49.34	298^th	508	41.3%
2013	54.19	279^th	527	47.1%
2014	52.22	296^th	521	43.2%
2015	28.00	389^th	537	27.6%
2016	45.47	289^th	545	47.0%
2017	52.18	237^th	539	56.0%
2018	57.79	203^rd	543	62.6%
2019	56.87	215^th	559	61.5%
2021	37.24	333^rd	542	38.6%
2022	42.11	314^th	567	44.6%
2023	39.90	333^rd	577	42.3%
2024	33.88	381^st	588	35.2%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, August 15, 2018

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

Enrollment information for Washington-Wilkes Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	157	207	3	18	0	0	0	385
2011	164	182	2	20	2	0	2	372
2012	146	189	3	17	1	0	11	367
2013	145	201	4	17	1	0	18	386
2014	128	208	2	17	0	0	19	374
2015	123	192	2	27	0	0	19	363
2016	122	173	4	28	1	0	24	352
2017	112	165	6	29	0	0	25	337
2018	116	165	4	30	0	0	18	333
2019	104	167	3	32	0	0	13	319
2020	121	170	1	32	0	0	12	336
2021	115	171	0	30	0	0	13	329
2022	114	155	3	28	0	1	23	324
2023	100	137	2	28	0	1	29	297
2024	96	146	4	31	0	0	22	299

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington-Wilkes Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	385	26.8	14.3	73.2
2011	372	26.2	14.1	74.7
2012	367	26.3	13.9	74.1
2013	386	28.5	13.5	76.4
2014	374	29.3	12.7	93.9
2015	363	28.0	12.9	93.9
2016	352	28.0	12.5	93.8
2017	337	26.2	12.8	93.8
2018	333	23.9	13.9	94
2019	319	21.0	15.1	94
2020	336	21.0	16.0	94
2021	329	21.1	15.5	94.2
2022	324	19.2	16.8	n/a
2023	297	21.6	13.7	91.9
2024	299	18.4	16.2	87.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington-Wilkes Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	385	26.8	14.3	73.2
2011	372	26.2	14.1	74.7
2012	367	26.3	13.9	74.1
2013	386	28.5	13.5	76.4
2014	374	29.3	12.7	93.9
2015	363	28.0	12.9	93.9
2016	352	28.0	12.5	93.8
2017	337	26.2	12.8	93.8
2018	333	23.9	13.9	94
2019	319	21.0	15.1	94
2020	336	21.0	16.0	94
2021	329	21.1	15.5	94.2
2022	324	19.2	16.8	n/a
2023	297	21.6	13.7	91.9
2024	299	18.4	16.2	87.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington-Wilkes Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,661 (16.5%)	$8,413 (83.5%)	$10,074
2018	$603 (6.4%)	$8,763 (93.6%)	$9,366
2019	$894 (9.2%)	$8,835 (90.8%)	$9,729

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington-Wilkes Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 215^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 333^rd of 577 Middle schools	19.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington-Wilkes Middle School)	38	22.1	15.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wilkes County)	38	22.1	15.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington-Wilkes Middle School)	33.9	28.4	5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilkes County)	33.9	28.4	5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington-Wilkes Middle School)	36.4	22.4	14%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wilkes County)	36.4	22.4	14%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington-Wilkes Middle School)	35.8	25.5	10.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wilkes County)	35.8	25.5	10.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington-Wilkes Middle School)	49.5	46.3	3.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wilkes County)	49.5	46.3	3.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington-Wilkes Middle School)	56.3	31.6	24.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wilkes County)	56.3	31.6	24.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Washington-Wilkes Middle School)	45.4	12.7	32.7%
8th Grade Science (Wilkes County)	45.4	12.7	32.7%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Washington-Wilkes Middle School)	40.2	33.7	6.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wilkes County)	40.2	33.7	6.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	319	297	6.9%
African American	167	137	18%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	32	28	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	104	100	3.8%
Two or More Races	13	29	123.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94%	91.9%	2.1%

Schools Near Washington-Wilkes Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	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
Washington-Wilkes Middle School	Public	6-8	1180 Tignall Rd	Washington	30673	Wilkes County	Wilkes County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 678-7132	299	18	16.2	87.3%	96 (32.1%)	146 (48.8%)	31 (10.4%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.4%)	33.9	381^st of 588 public middle schools	35.2%		39.9	333^rd of 577 public middle schools	42.3%	48		19.4	22.0	44.2	18.4	27.5	31.6	16.7	34.7	$9,729	$894	$8,835
Lincoln County Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Charles Ward Elam Dr # B	Lincolnton	30817	Lincoln County	Lincoln County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 359-3069	275	21	13.1	65.1%	182 (66.2%)	83 (30.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	77	115^th of 588 public middle schools	80.4%		77.3	114^th of 577 public middle schools	80.2%	1	91.7	40.8	44.2	54.2	50.5	50.0	68.7	49.4	48.2	$10,085	$599	$9,486

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington-Wilkes Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Washington-Wilkes Middle School?

Students at Washington-Wilkes Middle School are 49% African American, 32% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Washington-Wilkes Middle School in?

Wilkes County

What high school do graduates of Washington-Wilkes Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Washington-Wilkes Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 299 students attended Washington-Wilkes Middle School.

Is Washington-Wilkes Middle School a good school?

Washington-Wilkes Middle School ranks 381^st of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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