Enrollment
368
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, GA
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130576003852
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Washington, GA.
School address
District: Wilkes County · Georgia
NCES ID 130576003852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School is a mid-sized high school in Washington, Georgia, enrolling 368 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 368 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #118, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (33%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 135 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 368 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wilkes County also operates Washington-Wilkes Primary School (365 students) and Washington-Wilkes Middle School (285 students) alongside Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School compares
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,872
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 50.8%
White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilkes County, which includes Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School.
$14,872
Per student
+7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 37.6%
Federal 25.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Wilkes Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Wilkes Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Wilkes Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
How many students attend Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School has 368 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?
47.5% of students at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School is African American at 50.8% of enrollment, in Washington, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School?
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Washington, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School a good school?
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wilkes County?
Besides Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, Wilkes County also operates Washington-Wilkes Primary School (365 students), Washington-Wilkes Middle School (285 students), and Washington-Wilkes Elementary School (244 students). See the Wilkes County district page for the complete list.
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