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Elementary Schools

Whigham Elementary School

Grady County · Grady County · 211 W Broad Ave, Whigham, GA 39897.0

(229)762-4167

7/10
#485
Rank 485 out of 1,259
Top 38%
English Language Arts6/10 · #544 · 57th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #396 · 69th percentile
Science6/10 · #542 · 55th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Whigham Elementary sits in the heart of a tight-knit southwest Georgia farming community, where small class sizes and strong teacher-student relationships tend to define the experience more than test scores alone. The school punches above its weight in math relative to similar rural schools, making it a solid choice for families who value a close community feel over the bustle of a larger district. Whigham itself is a quiet, unhurried town where neighbors know each other by name — the kind of place where the school genuinely sits at the center of community life.

Student Demographics

338 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
233 (69%)
African American
58 (17%)
Hispanic
30 (9%)
Multiple Races
15 (4%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged338 (100%)
Students with Disabilities39 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,015
Enrollment
36.94
Teachers (FTE)
27.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1245 · 1st percentile

0 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.