For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 708 students in Irwinton, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Irwinton, GA are Wilkinson County Elementary School and Wilkinson County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irwinton, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Irwinton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Irwinton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkinson County Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12516 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-5527
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-5527
Grades: 3-5
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Wilkinson County Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11471 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2541
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2541
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
12516 Georgia Highway 57. East
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161
Grades: PK-2
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Irwinton, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Irwinton, GA include Wilkinson County Elementary School and Wilkinson County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Irwinton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Irwinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Irwinton?
Irwinton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Irwinton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Irwinton include: Wilkinson County Elementary School vs. Wilkinson County Primary School, Wilkinson County Primary School vs. Wilkinson County Elementary School
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