For the 2025-26 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 17% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Wheeler County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wheeler County High School, with 85-89% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Snowhill Rd
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
River Quest Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
234 Harris St
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 589-7310
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 589-7310
Tri-county Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
503 Southwest 3rd Ave
Glenwood, GA 30428
(912) 568-7166
Glenwood, GA 30428
(912) 568-7166
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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