Wilcox County High School

What Wilcox County High School does

Wilcox County High School is one of three schools operated by the Wilcox County School District (WCS), a public Pre-K-12 school system headquartered in Rochelle, Georgia, in southwest central Georgia approximately 160 miles south of Atlanta. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education under Georgia state law and serves approximately 1,250 students across Wilcox County Elementary School (Pre-K-5), Wilcox County Middle School (6-8), and Wilcox County High School (9-12), employing 178 staff members and operating as the largest employer in the county. Academic offerings include core subjects (ELA, mathematics, sciences, social studies), Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways in Agriculture, Business & Technology, JROTC, and Fine Arts, dual enrollment, work-based learning, and an extensive extracurricular program including athletics, FFA, Beta Club, and JROTC.

The district's underlying technology is built entirely on third-party, vendor-provided educational platforms rather than proprietary systems. Student information management runs on PowerSchool with parent and teacher portals, single sign-on is handled by ClassLink, and instructional delivery relies on Google Classroom plus adaptive learning tools such as IXL and Progress Learning, with Quizizz and EdPuzzle used for assessment. No public API, SDK, or proprietary AI/ML capabilities are offered. Operations are further supported by federal programs administration (Title I, Title II, Title IV), USDA Community Eligibility Provision nutrition services that provide meals to all students at no cost, and credentialing platforms (Certiport, GMetrix) used in CTAE pathways.

The business model is that of a public, tax-funded government entity rather than a commercial enterprise. WCS charges no tuition; revenue is generated through a combination of state Quality Basic Education (QBE) funding (approximately $10.1-10.5 million annually), local property taxes at a millage rate of 14.000 mills (FY2024, generating $3.2-4.3 million), state equalization grants (approximately $1.34-1.59 million), federal categorical funds ($356,000-$445,000), and SPLOST/capital project funds. Total all-funds receipts across FY24-FY27 budgets range from $17.8 million to $20.2 million. The district's go-to-market is community-led: enrollment is geographically restricted to Wilcox County residents through a residency-verified registration process, supplemented by the PASS after-school program, school nutrition services, and the planned consolidation of all schools onto a single 150-acre Pre-K-12 campus.

Name

Wilcox County High School

Legal name

Wilcox County School District

Website

https://wilcox.k12.ga.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wilcox County High School is one of three schools in the Wilcox County School District, a public Pre-K-12 system in Rochelle, Georgia, serving approximately 1,250 students across the county as the largest local employer with 178 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Secondary education
• CTAE career pathways
• After-school programs
• Student athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochelle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Primary revenue source from Georgia state education funding (QBE - Quality Basic Education). The district receives approximately $10.1-10.5 million annually in state funding.
2. Local Property Taxes: Local tax revenue at a millage rate of 14.000 mills (FY2024). Generates approximately $3.2-4.3 million annually from property taxes. The millage rate has decreased from 15.110 mills in 2014 to 14.000 mills in 2024.
3. Equalization Grant: State equalization funding for qualifying districts with lower property wealth. Receives approximately $1.34-1.59 million annually. Total equalization funding since FY16 exceeds $10.8 million.
4. Federal Programs Funding: Federal funding through Title I, Title II, Title IV programs and other federal grants for specific educational initiatives and support services. Approximately $356,000-$445,000 in federal categorical funds.
5. School Nutrition Program: USDA-funded meal program under Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The district has participated in CEP for seven years, providing meals to all students at no cost. Adult meals priced at $3 breakfast and $5 lunch.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Wilcox County High School (WCHS) is the public 9-12 high school of the Wilcox County School District in Rochelle, Georgia, serving approximately 1,250 students district-wide. The school delivers core academics (ELA, Math, Sciences, Social Studies), CTAE career pathways (Agriculture, Business & Technology, JROTC, Fine Arts), dual enrollment, work-based learning, athletics, and clubs. The broader district also operates the elementary, middle, PASS after-school program, and an Alternative Learning Center under the "Patriot" brand.

Product overview

Wilcox County Schools is a Pre-K-12 public school district comprising three schools: Wilcox County Elementary School (grades Pre-K-5), Wilcox County Middle School (grades 6-8), and Wilcox County High School (grades 9-12). The district also operates the PASS (Patriot Academy for School Success) after-school program and an Alternative Learning Center. Academic offerings include core subjects, Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways, fine arts, JROTC, and extensive extracurricular activities including athletics. The district utilizes PowerSchool for student information management and various educational technology platforms including Google Classroom, IXL, and Progress Learning for instruction. The district motto is 'We Believe in You!' and serves approximately 1,250 students in southwest central Georgia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Patriots: School mascot for Wilcox County High School athletics and activities
• PASS

Products and services

• Wilcox County High School (WCHS) The lone public high school in Wilcox County serving grades 9-12, offering core academics (ELA, Math, Sciences, Social Studies), CTAE pathways (Agriculture, Business & Technology, JROTC, Fine Arts), dual enrollment, work-based learning, clubs (Beta Club, FFA, Spanish Club, etc.), and athletics. Students pursue a 26-credit graduation requirement.
• Wilcox County Middle School (WCMS) Middle school serving grades 6-8, providing core academics, connections/electives, clubs and organizations, and middle school athletics. Students consistently achieve high scores on state standardized tests.
• Wilcox County Elementary School (WCES) Elementary school serving grades Pre-K through 5, offering grade-level instruction across core subjects plus CAMPE programs including Computers/Technology, Agriculture, Art, Music, and Physical Education.
• PASS - Patriot Academy for School Success 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) after-school program providing academic support, enrichment activities, snacks, and dinner to students in grades K-12 at no cost through federal grant funding. Includes parent engagement components.
• CTAE - Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Career and technical education programs including Agriculture Education (Food & Natural Resources), Business & Technology (Business Management & Administration), Human Services, and Visual Arts/Fine Arts. Offers pathway completions with end-of-pathway assessments and industry certifications via Certiport and GMetrix.
• Wilcox County Schools Patriot Athletics Patriot Athletic and Competitive Events program offering sports including Air Rifle, Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Literary, Softball, Tennis, and Track and Field, competing under GHSA guidelines.
• Wilcox Alternative Learning Center Alternative education program providing alternative learning placement for students who need specialized educational settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% 4-year graduation rate (FY23), 11.6 percentage points above state average of 84.4%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA)coreOthers · 1 January 2025The Wilcox County School Board has been recognized by the Georgia School Boards Association for its commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration for a second consecutive year in 2025. This recognition signifies the district's engagement with the professional association for school board governance best practices.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dodge County Schools: Small rural Georgia public school district in Eastman, GA. Comparable enrollment scale, tax base, QBE funding dependency, and agricultural regional context. Both operate under Cognia accreditation and equalization grant frameworks.
• Berrien County School District: Rural south Georgia public school district in Nashville, GA serving similar enrollment scale and operating under identical QBE funding and Cognia accreditation frameworks. Comparable in graduation rates, CTAE pathway mix, and reliance on equalization grants due to similar property-wealth profiles.
• Worth County Schools: Adjacent rural Georgia public school district in Sylvester, GA. Similar size, agricultural county base, millage rate exposure, and reliance on state equalization funding. Both districts share the same RESA regional educational service area structure for standardized testing benchmarks.
• Crisp County School District: Mid-sized rural Georgia public school district headquartered in Cordele. Operates comparable Pre-K through 12 school structure with similar CTAE pathways, state funding exposure, and rural agricultural county demographics. Comparable to Wilcox in budget scale and staffing ratios.
• Ben Hill County Schools: Small rural Georgia public school district serving Fitzgerald and surrounding Ben Hill County. Operates Pre-K through 12 with comparable student population size, similar QBE/equalization funding structure, and similar rural agricultural economy. Both districts share Georgia state governance, funding formulas, and decarbonization of millage rates.
• Tift County School District: South-central Georgia public school district in Tifton, slightly larger than Wilcox but operating under the same QBE funding model with comparable CTAE and graduation rate profile. Comparable in family engagement intensity and rural school-community dynamics.
• Dooly County Schools: Rural central Georgia public school district with comparable small enrollment, equalization grant dependency, and agricultural economy base. Similar operational scale and challenges around rural enrollment sustainability.
• Irwin County School District: Small rural south-central Georgia public school district in Ocilla. Similar enrollment size, funding structure, and rural agricultural profile. Comparable benchmark district for state standardized testing in the same RESA service area.

Others

• PowerSchool Group: Leading K-12 student information system vendor used by Wilcox County Schools district-wide. As a peer, it is a strategic technology partner and adjacent ecosystem participant — comparable as the operating platform that defines the district's administrative backbone rather than as a direct competitor.
• Cognia (formerly AdvancED): Accreditation body that credentialed Wilcox County School District. As a peer, it is an enabling/thematic participant in the K-12 education ecosystem, not a direct competitor, but defines the compliance, quality, and reporting framework the district operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wilcoxschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgTMaEgHpqSdl_OFiVBVYYQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/wilcoxcountyschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/wilcox-county-high-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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