Whigham Elementary School

Whigham Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
211 W Broad Ave,  Whigham, GA
Grady County Schools
2.5
3.5
477 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Willis
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21.2%
State Average
15.6%
Science
7.8%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
417:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
79.7%
Black
9.3%
Hispanic
6.6%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Niche Standout MS in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
1.0 NicheUser
9/23/2020
when i went to this school they had roches really bad and the food there was god awful . the teachers there were really disrespctful to me and my familys belifes and were always bad talking my famly.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/12/2022
All 3 of my children went to Whigham from K - 8 and received an excellent education. Sadly, the county is poorly funded and they have to do a lot of fund raisers, but they have an active PTO that helps fund much needed school improvements.
5.0 parent
4/12/2019
I cannot imagine my children going to any other school. It is a blessing to be able to have my children attend a school that recognizes gifts and does their best to help each child meets his/her full potential. This community that supports these students, the parents that support these students and...
3.0 parent
9/26/2016
A lot of money has to be spent by the parents. The cost of instrument rentals is crazy. Some kids are really talented and end up having to quit because it is either pay a bill or rent an instrument. Very sad for children who have talent and very sad for parents to watch their children suffer.
1.0 parent
2/4/2010

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Whigham Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Whigham, GA and is served by the Grady County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 477 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Whigham Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Learn more about what Whigham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whigham Elementary School.

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