Summary:
The Wheeler County school district in Georgia consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. The district faces socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients across all schools. However, some standout schools have emerged, including Wheeler County Middle School, which ranks 183 out of 588 Georgia middle schools and performs well on Milestones Assessments, and Wheeler County High School, which has a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.5%.
While the schools in Wheeler County generally perform below the state average on Milestones Assessments, particularly in English Language Arts, there are some bright spots. Wheeler County Middle School stands out with 52.4% of 8th graders proficient or better in Mathematics and 47.6% proficient or better in Science. The district is also investing resources into its schools, with relatively high spending per student and small student-teacher ratios.
Overall, the data suggests that the Wheeler County school district is making progress, with its middle and high schools improving their performance over the past few years. However, the district still faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic outcomes, and there is room for further improvement, particularly in addressing these factors.
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