For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,173 students in Wilcox County, GA (there are , serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Wilcox County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilcox County, GA are Wilcox County High School, Wilcox County Elementary School and Wilcox County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilcox County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Wilcox County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wilcox County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilcox County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Wilcox County Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7858
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7858
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Wilcox County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Wilcox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wilcox Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
186 7th Ave
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilcox County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Wilcox County, GA include Wilcox County High School, Wilcox County Elementary School and Wilcox County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wilcox County?
3 public schools are located in Wilcox County.
What percentage of students in Wilcox County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Wilcox County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilcox County?
Wilcox County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wilcox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wilcox County include: Wilcox County Middle School vs. Wilcox County High School, Wilcox County High School vs. Wilcox County Middle School
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