What grades does Wheeler County High School serve?

Wheeler County High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Alamo area.

Where is Wheeler County High School located?

Wheeler County High School is a rural school in Alamo, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler County High School is 13.9:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Alamo, GA?

Schools in Alamo include Wheeler County High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Alamo area.

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Wheeler County High School — School Calendar 2026-27

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

265

Student:Teacher

13.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

Wheeler County

Econ. Disadvantaged

65.7%

Phone

(912)568-7166

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

10-14%

Math Proficiency

15-19%

Graduation Rate

85-89%

Chronic Absenteeism

7.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

1 courses offered

11 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

14 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

23 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

29 test takers

Athletics

11 sports, 11 teams

203 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.6:1

Near average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

430

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

17.43

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.80000001

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,865

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,260

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$25,597

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 68%Local 17%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

39.4%

Below 150% poverty line

6.6%

Unemployment rate

24.5%

Uninsured residents

23.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

128

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

119

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

45%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

49 (41%)

Speech/Language Impairment

21 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

14 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

10 (8%)

Autism

8 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

4 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

254

Current enrollment

Declining(-13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Wheeler County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Wheeler County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Wheeler County Schools	Break	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	Christmas Break Christmas Break - Wheeler County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Wheeler County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Break Winter Break - Wheeler County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Wheeler County Schools	Break	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Wheeler County Schools	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wheeler County High School

Wheeler County High School has a total enrollment of 265 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Alamo, GA.