For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 360 students in Washington, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Washington, GA is Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Washington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Washington, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High 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: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1182 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2426
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2426
Grades: 9-12
| 359 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 Public 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 high schools in Washington, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington, GA include Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington?
2 public high schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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