For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 875 students in Wheeler County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Wheeler County, GA are Wheeler County Elementary School, Wheeler County Middle School and Wheeler County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wheeler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Snowhill Road
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7159
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7159
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Wheeler County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Snowhill Road
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Wheeler County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Snowhill Rd
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 568-7166
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
River Quest Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
234 Harris St
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 589-7310
Alamo, GA 30411
(912) 589-7310
Tri-county Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
503 Southwest 3rd Ave
Glenwood, GA 30428
(912) 568-7166
Glenwood, GA 30428
(912) 568-7166
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wheeler County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Wheeler County, GA include Wheeler County Elementary School, Wheeler County Middle School and Wheeler County High School.
How many public schools are located in Wheeler County?
3 public schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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