Wilkes County

The Wilkes County school district is an open, regular public school system headquartered at 313-A North Alexander Avenue in Washington, Georgia. Situated within a rural remote geographic setting, this non-charter district operates four active schools offering a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a total enrollment of 1,262 students, comprising 640 male and 622 female learners. The student population is demographically diverse, composed of 618 Black, 429 White, 135 Hispanic, 74 multiracial (two or more races), and 6 Asian students.

To deliver its academic programs and sustain daily operations across its campuses, Wilkes County maintains a robust workforce totaling 506.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Direct academic instruction is provided by 189.0 FTE teachers, who are assisted in the classroom by 33.8 FTE instructional aides. The district's educational framework is further reinforced by 283.8 FTE support staff members dedicated to administrative, operational, and student-focused services throughout the community.