Enrollment
285
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washington, GA
Washington-Wilkes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington-Wilkes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130576003942
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington-Wilkes Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington-Wilkes Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Wilkes Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Washington, GA.
School address
District: Wilkes County · Georgia
NCES ID 130576003942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington-Wilkes Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington-Wilkes Middle School
Washington-Wilkes Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Washington, Georgia, enrolling 285 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 91.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Georgia schools, with 285 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #93.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (35%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% 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: 188 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 285 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wilkes County also operates Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School (368 students) and Washington-Wilkes Primary School (365 students) alongside Washington-Wilkes Middle 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 Middle School compares
Washington-Wilkes Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
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 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 45.6%
White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Washington-Wilkes Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilkes County, which includes Washington-Wilkes Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Wilkes Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Wilkes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington-Wilkes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle 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 (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington-Wilkes Middle School
How many students attend Washington-Wilkes Middle School?
Washington-Wilkes Middle School has 285 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washington, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington-Wilkes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington-Wilkes Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Middle School?
91.9% of students at Washington-Wilkes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington-Wilkes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington-Wilkes Middle School is African American at 45.6% of enrollment, in Washington, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington-Wilkes Middle School?
Washington-Wilkes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington-Wilkes Middle School rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Wilkes Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School a good school?
Washington-Wilkes Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Middle School, Wilkes County also operates Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School (368 students), Washington-Wilkes Primary School (365 students), and Washington-Wilkes Elementary School (244 students). See the Wilkes County district page for the complete list.
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