Washington-Wilkes Middle School

Wilkes County
1180 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
297 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Washington-Wilkes Middle School, located in Washington, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Wilkes County School District. Situated on Tignall Road, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students during their transitional middle school years. The school is committed to fostering both intellectual growth and character development, utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and sports that build school spirit and community involvement.

The school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and students. By focusing on essential core subjects alongside elective offerings, Washington-Wilkes Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. Its location in the small, historic city of Washington contributes to a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff strive to provide personalized attention, ensuring that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.
297
Total Students
21.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    137 (46.1 %)
  • White
    100 (33.7 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (9.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (9.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wilkes County
Phone: (706)678-7132
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 285
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 6 94
Grade 7 104
Grade 8 99
Gender Ratio