For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 360 students in Wilkes County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Wilkes County, GA is Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkes County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Wilkes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Wilkes County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Wilkes County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1182 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2426
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2426
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
Special Education School
1430 Industrial Park Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Wilkes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
304 Gordon Street
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2718
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2718
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wilkes County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wilkes County, GA include Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wilkes County?
2 public high schools are located in Wilkes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes County?
Wilkes County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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