- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Washington-Wilkes Middle School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130576003942 · Washington, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 13.6:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School (368 students)
Washington-Wilkes Middle School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Washington-Wilkes Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Wil
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
368 students
- Washington-Wil
Washington-Wilkes Primary School
365 students
- This school
Washington-Wilkes Middle School
285 students
- Washington-Wil
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Washington-Wilkes Middle School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington-Wilkes Middle School compares
Washington-Wilkes Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~285 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.