Wilcox County High School

Wilcox County
1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079
340 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
340
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    200 (58.8 %)
  • Black
    112 (32.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wilcox County
Phone: (229)365-7231
Website: http://www.wilcox.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 278
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 97
Grade 10 83
Grade 11 89
Grade 12 71
Gender Ratio