Summary:
The city of Washington, Georgia is home to 4 public schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Wilkes County school district. While the district faces some systemic challenges, a few standout schools emerge, including Washington-Wilkes Elementary School, which has the highest statewide ranking and strongest test scores among the 4 schools, and Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, which boasts the highest 4-year graduation rate.
However, the data also reveals concerning trends, such as the declining performance at Washington-Wilkes Primary School, which has seen a significant drop in its statewide ranking and test scores over the past few years. Additionally, all 4 schools in the district consistently underperform compared to state averages, suggesting systemic issues that may be impacting academic achievement across the board.
Notably, the schools in Washington, Georgia serve predominantly economically disadvantaged student populations, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 51.97% at the high school to over 90% at the elementary and middle schools. This raises concerns about equity and access to resources, which may be contributing factors to the district's overall underperformance.
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