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Wilkinson County

Georgia · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,119 students, in a county of 8,747 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,119
NCES CCD
Median income
$45,465
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.1%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wilkinson County
1,119 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
White
56%
Hispanic
3%
Black
38%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
28%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
57%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Wilkinson County High SchoolMc IntyreHigh09-12376·
Wilkinson County Primary SchoolIrwintonElementaryPK-02292·
Wilkinson County Middle SchoolMc IntyreMiddle06-08245·
Wilkinson County Elementary SchoolIrwintonElementary03-05206·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Wilkinson County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Wilkinson County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,119.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Wilkinson County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County is the largest school district in Wilkinson County, serving approximately 1,119 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County has roughly 8,747 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Wilkinson County?
Median household income in Wilkinson County is $45,465, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 18.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wilkinson County?
Approximately 12.3% of adults 25 and older in Wilkinson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wilkinson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 89.1% of students in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County schools?
Across Wilkinson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County residents are approximately 56% White, 3% Hispanic, 38% Black, 1% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Wilkinson County is owner-occupied?
Wilkinson County has about 4,304 housing units, of which roughly 80.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data