Summary:
The city of Blackshear, Georgia is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Pierce County School District. The district is highly ranked, coming in 8th out of 203 districts in Georgia and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Within the district, two schools stand out as exceptional performers - Pierce County High School and Midway Elementary School.
Pierce County High School is ranked 22nd out of 458 high schools in Georgia and has a 5-star rating, with consistently high performance on state assessments. The school boasts a 93.8% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. Midway Elementary School is also a standout, ranking 142nd out of 1,248 elementary schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating. The school's students excel on state assessments, outperforming district and state averages in key subjects like 4th grade Mathematics and 5th grade Science.
While the schools in Blackshear generally perform well, the data also reveals that a significant portion of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with over 44% of students at Pierce County High School and over 67% at the elementary schools eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the need to consider equity and the availability of resources to support students from disadvantaged communities in achieving academic success.
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