For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 265 students in Wheeler County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Wheeler County, GA is Wheeler County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Wheeler County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wheeler County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wheeler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheeler County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Snowhill Rd
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
River Quest Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
234 Harris St
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 589-7310
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 589-7310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tri-county Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
503 Southwest 3rd Ave
Glenwood, GA 30428
(912) 568-7166
Glenwood, GA 30428
(912) 568-7166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wheeler County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wheeler County, GA include Wheeler County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wheeler County?
1 public high schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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