Wilkinson County, GA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Wilkinson County

Wilkinson County Schools is a small rural district serving pre-K through grade twelve across four school buildings. The district enrolls a student population that is just over half Black, with a substantial share of white students and smaller populations of Hispanic and multiracial students. The enrollment is declining, with the school board recently holding public sessions on possible consolidations of buildings serving elementary and middle grades as the district anticipates decreasing state funding tied to that enrollment loss.

Academic performance across the district shows consistent proficiency challenges. In English language arts, proficiency ranges from the low teens in third grade to around thirty percent in eighth grade, with an overall district rate in the low-to-mid twenties. Mathematics proficiency is notably lower, clustered mostly in the teens and low twenties across tested grades, with a particularly weak showing in sixth grade. Science testing shows relative strength compared to other subjects, with results in the low-to-mid thirties in fifth and eighth grades. Eighth-grade social studies proficiency sits at around a quarter of students. These numbers reflect a pattern common to rural, lower-income districts where instructional resources, specialized staffing, and academic support systems often face constraints. A parent evaluating this district should understand that the schools are working with significant academic headwinds and may want to discuss directly with administrators what specific interventions or support structures are in place for students below proficiency.

The district's recent property tax vote has drawn public attention. In early 2025, the school board approved a new millage rate that technically decreased from the prior year but, because of growth in the property digest, did not meet the state-recommended rollback threshold and resulted in a real tax increase for homeowners. The vote was close, three to two, and reflected unusually heavy community scrutiny of school finances. This context is relevant for families considering the area; it signals active debate about tax burden and school funding priorities.

Housing values across the district's zip codes vary widely, from lower to moderate. The district's weighted home value sits well below the state benchmark, and affordability metrics suggest that a monthly mortgage payment on the typical district home would be substantially lower than the national average, though for renters in parts of the district the rent-to-income ratio is modest at under one-fifth of household income. The local economic picture includes a stable unemployment rate and median household income in line with national figures, but the broader rural character and declining school enrollment suggest limited recent growth or in-migration pressure.

The district maintains four school buildings: a primary school serving early grades, an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The consolidation discussions underway suggest that this structure may change as enrollment continues to decline. For families with young children or those relocating to rural Georgia, this district offers a small-school environment with manageable class sizes, but academic performance and pending structural changes warrant direct conversation with school leadership about student support, curriculum, and the district's longer-term direction.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,076

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 7%

Black 56%

White 29%

Asian 0%

Two+ 8%

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Wilkinson County High School

Wilkinson County Primary School

Wilkinson County Middle School

Wilkinson County Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

29%

Grade 3

32%

Grade 4

21%

Grade 5

Grade 6

15%

Grade 7

22%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

18%

Grade 3

25%

Grade 4

24%

Grade 5

21%

Grade 6

24%

Grade 7

30%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

33%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

27%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$155,796

Year-over-year change+11.4%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$94K to $244K

vs. state typical0.47x

vs. national typical0.42x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
31090	Toomsboro	$149K	+22.2%	26.4%
31042	Irwinton	$149K	+9.9%	18.6%
31031	Gordon	$140K	+5.4%	18.5%
31017		$156K	+5.8%	11.8%
31054	Mc Intyre	$154K	+15.0%	11.3%
31061	Milledgeville	$244K	+5.7%	8.9%
31044	Jeffersonville	$94K	-7.7%	3.0%
31065		$167K	-0.3%	1.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,301/mo

Year-over-year change+1.7%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
31061	Milledgeville	$1,301	+1.7%	8.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$786/mo

Home price / national median income1.9x

Annual rent / national median income18.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$514/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$333,559 (-1.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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