Robert Toombs House · Photo: TampAGS, for AGS Media · CC BY-SA 3.0Washington’s public schools score below 73% of Georgia districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Washington’s districts is 29%, below the Georgia average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Washington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Washington’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia (the state reports Washington’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,023 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Washington-Wilkes Middle School, then Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Washington’s grade
C: better than 27% of Georgia school districts, #187 of 260 Georgia towns. Both inputs trail the Georgia average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Washington, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Washington
Washington-Wilkes Primary School
Grades K–3 · 365 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Washington
Washington-Wilkes Primary School
Grades K–3 · 365 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Washington
Washington-Wilkes Primary School
Grades K–3 · 365 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Washington
Washington-Wilkes Primary School
Grades K–3 · 365 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Washington
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
Grades 4–5 · 244 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Washington
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
Grades 4–5 · 244 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Washington
Washington-Wilkes Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 285 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Washington
Washington-Wilkes Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 285 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Washington
Washington-Wilkes Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 285 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Washington
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
Grades 9–12 · 368 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Washington
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
Grades 9–12 · 368 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Washington’s public schools are run by Wilkes County School District, which also serves Rayle and Tignall. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Washington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Washington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | C | Wilkes County |
Every school in Washington
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Washington’s schools
Are Washington’s schools good?
On Georgia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Washington children attend score below 73% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #187 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 24%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Washington in?
Wilkes County School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,262 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Washington kids go to high school?
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, with 368 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Washington’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in Wilkes County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Washington spend per student?
$17,023 in Wilkes County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Washington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Washington → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.