- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130576003852
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 130576003852 · Washington, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 12.7:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Wilkes Primary School (365 students)
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
368 students
- Washington-Wil
Washington-Wilkes Primary School
365 students
- Washington-Wil
Washington-Wilkes Middle School
285 students
- Washington-Wil
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School compares
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Wilkes County reports $16,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.