For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,253 students in Washington, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Washington, GA are Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School, Washington-wilkes Middle School and Washington-wilkes Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Washington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Washington, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1182 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2426
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2426
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Washington-wilkes Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7132
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7132
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Washington-wilkes Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Robert Toombs Ave
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2633
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2633
Grades: K-3
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Washington-wilkes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 East St
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7124
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7124
Grades: 4-5
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
Special Education School
1430 Industrial Park Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Washington, Georgia ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
313 North Alexander Ave
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-3494
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-3494
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
304 Gordon Street
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2718
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2718
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Washington, GA include Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School, Washington-wilkes Middle School and Washington-wilkes Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Washington?
5 public schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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