WILCOX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Wilcox County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wilcox County school district, located in Rochelle, GA with about 320 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 20 teachers, Wilcox County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Wilcox County High School, located in Rochelle, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wilcox County School District. As a rural public school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where faculty and staff focus on personalized student development and academic achievement within a supportive, small-town atmosphere.
Beyond its core academic programs, Wilcox County High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, including various athletic teams, clubs, and vocational organizations. These activities are designed to build school spirit, leadership skills, and community involvement among the student body. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with diverse enrichment opportunities, the school strives to equip its students with the necessary tools to succeed as productive citizens in their future endeavors.
For more information, contact Wilcox County High School at (229) 365-7231 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rochelle, GA 31079
(229) 365-7231
WILCOX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rochelle, GA with about 320 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wilcox County
- Total Students:
- 320
- Teachers:
- 20.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 320 students
- White
- 55.9%
- Black or African American
- 37.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 44.4%
- Male
- 55.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.