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Wilcox County

Georgia · Public K-12

3 public schools serving approximately 1,188 students, in a county of 8,798 residents.

Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,188
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,138
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.8%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wilcox County
1,188 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
White
59%
Hispanic
4%
Black
32%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
59%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
32%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Wilcox County Elementary SchoolRochelleElementaryPK-05564·
Wilcox County High SchoolRochelleHigh09-12340·
Wilcox County Middle SchoolRochelleMiddle06-08284·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Wilcox County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Wilcox County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,188.
How many high schools are in Wilcox County?
Wilcox County, Georgia has 1 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Wilcox County?
Wilcox County is the largest school district in Wilcox County, serving approximately 1,188 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Wilcox County?
Wilcox County has roughly 8,798 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Wilcox County?
Median household income in Wilcox County is $54,138, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 15.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wilcox County?
Approximately 15.4% of adults 25 and older in Wilcox County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wilcox County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.8% of students in Wilcox County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wilcox County schools?
Across Wilcox County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Wilcox County?
Wilcox County residents are approximately 59% White, 4% Hispanic, 32% Black, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Wilcox County is owner-occupied?
Wilcox County has about 3,462 housing units, of which roughly 74.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data