Total enrollment
848
-152 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
Wheeler County
Georgia · Public K-12
Across all districts in Wheeler County, public schools number 3 and enroll approximately 848 K-12 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Wheeler County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
55%
was 58%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
38%
was 36%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
848
NCES CCD
Median income
$40,539
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.6%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
433 students
Middle
1
161 students
High
1
254 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wheeler County Public Schools
848 students · 1 district in Wheeler County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Wheeler County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
10.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
32
15.7% under 18
Test scores in Wheeler County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler County Elementary School | Alamo | Elementary | PK-05 | 433 | · |
| Wheeler County High School | Alamo | High | 09-12 | 254 | · |
| Wheeler County Middle School | Alamo | Middle | 06-08 | 161 | · |
Cities in Wheeler County
About Wheeler County
Across the sparse Georgia county of Wheeler County of about 7,335 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 848 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $40,539, about 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 22%. That income level is 35% lower than the Georgia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Wheeler County comprises 1 elementary school (433 students), 1 middle school (161), and 1 high school (254).
Wheeler County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 848 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Wheeler County has declined 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,000 students to 848. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 58% to 55%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Wheeler County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data