Wilcox County High School

Summary:

Wilcox County High School is a public high school located in Rochelle, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 340 students. The school is part of the Wilcox County School District, which is ranked 49 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilcox County High School has shown a mixed performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 20% to 55.3% across different subject areas. Compared to the state averages, the school's performance is generally on par or slightly above in some subjects, such as Algebra I and Biology, but below in others, like American Literature and United States History. The school has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.3% to 97.6% over the past five years, which is higher than the nearby Turner County High School (91.2%) and significantly higher than the Hurricane Transition Academy (0.0%). Wilcox County High School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.92% to 87.94%, which is higher than the nearby Crisp County High School (98.99%) and Turner County High School (100%).

Despite the school's relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Wilcox County High School has maintained a consistent academic performance, with proficiency rates in some subjects matching or exceeding the state averages. However, the school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 138th to 254th in the state and 2 to 3 stars. This suggests the need for a deeper analysis to understand the factors driving these changes. Additionally, the presence of specialized schools like Crisp RYDC and Hurricane Transition Academy in the nearby area provides an interesting comparison, as these schools serve a unique student population and have significantly lower academic performance compared to Wilcox County High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1358 Ga Highway 215 S
       Rochelle, GA  31079


(229) 365-7231

District: Wilcox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,788 Help


Feeder schools for Wilcox County High School:

Elementary:    Wilcox County Elementary School
Middle:    Wilcox County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.8%
African American:
32.9%
Hispanic:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilcox County High School ranks better than 67.7% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.33. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wilcox County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilcox County High School is $12,788.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wilcox County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Wilcox County High School 148th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Wilcox County High School in the ranking list.)

Wilcox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilcox County 49th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilcox County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.35 288th 335 14.0%
2007 33.72 270th 358 24.6%
2008 37.09 267th 370 27.8%
2009 25.22 322nd 372 13.4%
2010 24.23 331st 384 13.8%
2011 16.10 367th 402 8.7%
2012 35.35 284th 396 28.3%
2013 44.63 253rd 425 40.5%
2014 32.77 317th 425 25.4%
2015 34.32 269th 435 38.2%
2016 28.92 291st 426 31.7%
2017 44.52 177th 420 57.9%
2018 36.32 238th 428 44.4%
2019 38.97 231st 438 47.3%
2021 31.88 254th 410 38.0%
2022 54.71 138th 429 67.8%
2023 48.33 187th 442 57.7%
2024 56.33 148th 458 67.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Wilcox County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wilcox County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 433 295 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1999 406 286 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2000 407 280 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2001 223 148 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2002 225 167 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2003 225 167 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2004 218 168 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2005 232 178 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 214 183 1 2 1 n/a n/a 1 402
2007 206 191 0 2 1 n/a n/a 1 401
2008 203 197 0 4 1 n/a n/a 2 407
2009 203 170 0 6 1 n/a n/a 3 383
2010 204 184 0 8 0 0 1 0 397
2011 199 171 1 7 0 0 2 0 380
2012 188 169 2 11 0 0 2 0 372
2013 180 153 3 10 1 0 2 0 349
2014 182 143 2 12 1 0 2 0 342
2015 188 147 1 13 2 0 2 0 353
2016 174 121 0 11 2 0 2 0 310
2017 179 122 0 15 2 0 5 0 323
2018 179 119 0 16 2 0 4 0 320
2019 188 111 1 17 2 0 3 0 322
2020 201 112 1 18 2 0 3 0 337
2021 206 123 2 18 1 0 6 0 356
2022 207 111 2 17 2 0 6 0 345
2023 200 112 0 17 0 0 11 0 340

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 Wilcox County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 730 44.3 16.5 33.2
1999 695 46.7 14.9 44.9
2000 691 48.8 14.2 53
2001 375 27.1 13.8 62.9
2002 395 27.7 14.3 59.2
2003 395 27.7 14.3 59.2
2004 390 27.5 14.2 68.2
2005 416 27.4 15.2 64.4
2006 402 25.0 16.1 68.1
2007 401 25.9 15.5 69
2008 407 23.6 17.2 73.1
2009 383 24.2 15.8 71.1
2010 397 23.7 16.7 87.4
2011 380 21.2 17.9 67.9
2012 372 24.7 15.0 78.2
2013 349 23.6 14.7 71.9
2014 342 22.2 15.4 74.9
2015 353 20.0 17.6 100
2016 310 19.0 16.3 93.5
2017 323 18.7 17.2 94.7
2018 320 20.7 15.4 93.8
2019 322 23.0 14.0 94.1
2020 337 21.8 15.4 87.8
2021 356 22.3 15.9 87.9
2022 345 24.8 13.9 n/a
2023 340 23.5 14.4 87.9

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 Wilcox County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 730 44.3 16.5 33.2
1999 695 46.7 14.9 44.9
2000 691 48.8 14.2 53
2001 375 27.1 13.8 62.9
2002 395 27.7 14.3 59.2
2003 395 27.7 14.3 59.2
2004 390 27.5 14.2 68.2
2005 416 27.4 15.2 64.4
2006 402 25.0 16.1 68.1
2007 401 25.9 15.5 69
2008 407 23.6 17.2 73.1
2009 383 24.2 15.8 71.1
2010 397 23.7 16.7 87.4
2011 380 21.2 17.9 67.9
2012 372 24.7 15.0 78.2
2013 349 23.6 14.7 71.9
2014 342 22.2 15.4 74.9
2015 353 20.0 17.6 100
2016 310 19.0 16.3 93.5
2017 323 18.7 17.2 94.7
2018 320 20.7 15.4 93.8
2019 322 23.0 14.0 94.1
2020 337 21.8 15.4 87.8
2021 356 22.3 15.9 87.9
2022 345 24.8 13.9 n/a
2023 340 23.5 14.4 87.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilcox County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,224 (12.5%) $8,558 (87.5%) $9,782
2018 $1,993 (18.1%) $9,001 (81.9%) $10,995
2019 $1,934 (15.1%) $10,853 (84.9%) $12,788

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilcox County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 231st of 438 High schoolsRanks 187th of 442 High schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Wilcox County High School)38.338.5
 0.2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Wilcox County)38.338.5
 0.2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Wilcox County High School)36.447.1
 10.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wilcox County)36.447.1
 10.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Wilcox County High School)70.243.8
 26.4%
   End of Course Biology (Wilcox County)70.243.8
 26.4%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Wilcox County High School)5.920.6
 14.7%
   End of Course United States History (Wilcox County)5.920.6
 14.7%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students322340
 5.6%
African American111112
 0.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1717
Pacific Islander00
White188200
 6.4%
Two or More Races311
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.1%87.9%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilcox County High School

Wilcox County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wilcox County Elementary School
Middle : Wilcox County Middle School

Wilcox County High School ranks 148th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Wilcox County High School are 59% White, 33% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Wilcox County High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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