WHEELER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Wheeler County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wheeler County school district, located in Alamo, GA with about 285 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Wheeler County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wheeler County High School, located in Alamo, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Wheeler County School District. As a small, rural public high school, it functions as a central pillar of the local community, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce, by providing a core curriculum complemented by various extracurricular activities.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Wheeler County School System, which focuses on fostering academic growth, personal development, and community engagement. By leveraging its location in a tight-knit Georgia town, the school prioritizes individualized attention and supportive teacher-student relationships. Students at Wheeler County High have access to standard state-mandated coursework alongside opportunities to participate in athletics and student organizations, all aimed at cultivating well-rounded graduates ready to meet the challenges of the modern world.

For more information, contact Wheeler County High School at (912) 568-7166 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.