Elementary Schools in Wilkinson County

The Wilkinson County elementary school system consists of two schools: Wilkinson County Primary School (grades PK-2) and Wilkinson County Elementary School (grades 3-5). Both schools are performing significantly below the state average on key metrics like standardized test scores and district rankings, suggesting the district is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

The data shows that both Wilkinson County elementary schools have very low proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, often less than half the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, Wilkinson County Elementary School's 3rd grade proficiency rates were just 15.4% in ELA and 10.8% in Math, compared to the state averages of 38.4% and 45.4%, respectively. Additionally, both schools are ranked 193 out of 203 school districts in Georgia and are rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Potential contributing factors to the schools' low performance include high poverty levels, with over 89% of students at both schools receiving free or reduced-price lunch, as well as funding disparities, as Wilkinson County Primary School spent $12,523 per student compared to $9,727 per student at Wilkinson County Elementary School. The data also shows that Wilkinson County Elementary School's statewide ranking has been steadily declining, further indicating the school is falling behind its peers across the state.