Pierce County


Summary:

The Pierce County school district in Georgia consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is home to several standout schools, including Pierce County High School, which ranks 22nd out of 458 Georgia high schools, and Midway Elementary School and Patterson Elementary School, which rank 142nd and 95th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools, respectively.

The schools in the Pierce County district generally outperform state averages on the Georgia Milestones assessments, particularly in math and science. Pierce County High School has impressive test scores, with over 50% of students proficient or better in core subjects like American Literature, Algebra I, Biology, and US History. The elementary schools also excel, with Midway Elementary and Patterson Elementary boasting high proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and math.

Despite the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across the district, the Pierce County schools are able to achieve strong academic outcomes. This is likely due to the district's investment of $8,690 to $9,941 per student, as well as the relatively low student-teacher ratios ranging from 13.7 to 16.5. Overall, the Pierce County school district appears to be a high-performing system, with all of its schools earning 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

District Detail

 834 East Main Street
Blackshear, GA 31516

 (912) 449-2044

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 203 Georgia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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