Total enrollment
1,126
-59 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
Wilcox County
Georgia · Public K-12
Public schools in Wilcox County, Georgia total 3, with combined enrollment of about 1,126 students against a county population of 8,798. That breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Wilcox County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
58%
was 58%
% Hispanic
4%
was 5%
% Black
33%
was 34%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,126
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,138
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.8%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
547 students
Middle
1
236 students
High
1
343 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wilcox County Public Schools
1,126 students · 1 district in Wilcox County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Wilcox 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+
15.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.0% under 18
Test scores in Wilcox County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County Elementary School | Rochelle | Elementary | PK-05 | 547 | · |
| Wilcox County High School | Rochelle | High | 09-12 | 343 | · |
| Wilcox County Middle School | Rochelle | Middle | 06-08 | 236 | · |
Cities in Wilcox County
About Wilcox County
Wilcox County is a low-population county of about 8,798 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 1,126 students across 3 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $54,138, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 14% lower than the Georgia median.
For a sense of the school types, Wilcox County spans 1 elementary school (547 students), 1 middle school (236), and 1 high school (343).
Wilcox County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,126 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Wilcox County has fell 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,185 students to 1,126.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Wilcox County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data