Total enrollment
1,036
-120 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
Wilkinson County
Georgia · Public K-12
Within Wilkinson County, Georgia, families have 4 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 1,036 K-12 students. Wilkinson County Public Schools is the heaviest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Wilkinson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Wilkinson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 19.8% | #121 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,036 | #135 of 137 | #2,727 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #125 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #25 of 137 | #928 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 100.0% | #12 of 137 | #29 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.2% | #53 of 137 | #551 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
8,747
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,036
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$45,465
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
483 students
Middle
1
225 students
High
1
328 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wilkinson County Public Schools
1,036 students · 1 district in Wilkinson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Wilkinson 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+
12.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.9% under 18
Test scores in Wilkinson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson County High School | Mc Intyre | High | 09-12 | 328 | · |
| Wilkinson County Primary School | Irwinton | Elementary | PK-02 | 280 | · |
| Wilkinson County Middle School | Mc Intyre | Middle | 06-08 | 225 | · |
| Wilkinson County Elementary School | Irwinton | Elementary | 03-05 | 203 | · |
Cities in Wilkinson County
About Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County is a sparse Georgia county of about 8,747 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 1,036 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $45,465 a year, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 19%. That income level is 28% lower than the Georgia median.
On the school-mix side, Wilkinson County covers 2 elementary schools (483 students), 1 middle school (225), and 1 high school (328).
Wilkinson County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,036 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 10%: 1,156 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,036 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Wilkinson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data