Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School

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Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School ranks 270 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School is a public high school in Washington, Georgia, serving 356 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Wilkes County School District, which is ranked 117 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 5 years, Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School has seen a decline in its performance, dropping from a statewide ranking of 155 to 270 out of 458 Georgia high schools. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 to 2 stars during this period, and its proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessments have consistently fallen below the state averages in all subject areas. The school's four-year graduation rate, ranging from 80.5% to 87.7%, is also lower than the nearby Lincoln County High School, which has a 92.4% graduation rate and a higher 4-star SchoolDigger rating.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.97% to 94.18% over the past 3 years, suggests that Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. To address these issues, the school and Wilkes County School District may need to implement targeted strategies to improve instructional quality, provide additional support for struggling students, and address any underlying socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1182 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673

(706) 678-2426

District: Wilkes County

SchoolDigger Rank:
270^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,229

Feeder schools for Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School:

Elementary:	Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
	Washington-Wilkes Primary School
Middle:	Washington-Wilkes Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 356

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.0%

White:

35.1%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School ranks worse than 59% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.06. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School is $11,229.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School 270^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High 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 Comprehensive High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	68.38	107^th	402	73.4%
2012	65.84	104^th	396	73.7%
2013	61.60	128^th	425	69.9%
2014	64.19	107^th	425	74.8%
2015	32.88	276^th	435	36.6%
2016	47.72	167^th	426	60.8%
2017	36.11	234^th	420	44.3%
2018	37.40	233^rd	428	45.6%
2019	51.37	155^th	438	64.6%
2021	42.54	195^th	410	52.4%
2022	51.60	161^st	429	62.5%
2023	36.84	252^nd	442	43.0%
2024	35.06	270^th	458	41.0%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	205	240	0	20	1	10	476
2011	205	225	1	27	1	9	468
2012	215	212	2	21	2	7	459
2013	195	237	3	21	2	4	462
2014	208	221	4	23	1	5	462
2015	197	234	4	27	0	13	475
2016	166	244	5	25	0	13	453
2017	149	222	3	30	0	18	422
2018	138	230	3	34	0	24	429
2019	138	218	4	29	0	26	415
2020	138	170	5	34	0	28	375
2021	138	174	6	35	0	25	378
2022	133	184	6	37	0	25	385
2023	125	171	4	38	0	18	356

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 Comprehensive High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	476	32.0	14.8	66.2
2011	468	30.5	15.3	70.5
2012	459	31.2	14.7	67.8
2013	462	31.7	14.5	66.2
2014	462	31.4	14.7	93.7
2015	475	33.0	14.3	96
2016	453	32.0	14.1	93.8
2017	422	32.8	12.8	93.8
2018	429	32.1	13.3	94.2
2019	415	30.9	13.4	99.3
2020	375	30.7	12.2	94.1
2021	378	27.2	13.8	94.2
2022	385	29.1	13.2	n/a
2023	356	29.4	12.1	52

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 Comprehensive High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	476	32.0	14.8	66.2
2011	468	30.5	15.3	70.5
2012	459	31.2	14.7	67.8
2013	462	31.7	14.5	66.2
2014	462	31.4	14.7	93.7
2015	475	33.0	14.3	96
2016	453	32.0	14.1	93.8
2017	422	32.8	12.8	93.8
2018	429	32.1	13.3	94.2
2019	415	30.9	13.4	99.3
2020	375	30.7	12.2	94.1
2021	378	27.2	13.8	94.2
2022	385	29.1	13.2	n/a
2023	356	29.4	12.1	52

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 Comprehensive High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$768 (7.1%)	$10,122 (92.9%)	$10,890
2018	$424 (3.9%)	$10,385 (96.1%)	$10,809
2019	$544 (4.8%)	$10,684 (95.1%)	$11,229

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 155^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 252^nd of 442 High schools	21.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School)	59	25	34%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Wilkes County)	59	25	34%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School)	32.3	38.5	6.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Wilkes County)	32.3	38.5	6.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School)	53.2	32	21.2%
End of Course Biology (Wilkes County)	53.2	32	21.2%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School)	54.9	32.1	22.8%
End of Course United States History (Wilkes County)	54.9	32.1	22.8%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	415	356	14.2%
African American	218	171	21.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	29	38	31%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	138	125	9.4%
Two or More Races	26	18	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.3%	52%	47.3%

Schools Near Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (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 American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	1182 Tignall Rd	Washington	30673	Wilkes County	Wilkes County	No	No	No	No	(706) 678-2426	356	29	12.1	52.0%	125 (35.1%)	171 (48.0%)	38 (10.7%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	35.1	270^th of 458 public high schools	41.0%		36.8	252^nd of 442 public high schools	43.0%	18	35.7	35.1	27.5	30.4	$11,229	$545	$10,684
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center	Public	6-12	1430 Industrial Park Rd	Washington	30673	Wilkes County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 678-2307	5				2 (40.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lincoln County High School	Public	9-12	200 Charles Ward Elam Dr	Lincolnton	30817	Lincoln County	Lincoln County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 359-3121	367	27	13.4	48.0%	213 (58.0%)	132 (36.0%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	60.7	126^th of 458 public high schools	72.5%		44.7	208^th of 442 public high schools	52.9%	82	40.7	27.0	60.0	53.5	$12,812	$723	$12,090

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School

How many students attend Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 356 students attended Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School.

What district is Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School in?

Wilkes County

What is the racial makeup of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?

Students at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School are 48% African American, 35% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
Elementary : Washington-Wilkes Primary School
Middle : Washington-Wilkes Middle School

Is Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School a good school?

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School ranks 270^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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