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Pelham High School

Summary:

Pelham High School is a public high school in Pelham, Georgia, serving 432 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pelham City School District, which is ranked 163 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pelham High School has seen fluctuating graduation rates in recent years, ranging from a high of 90.2% in 2017-2018 to a low of 80.4% in 2020-2021. However, the school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is significantly below the state average across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 23.8% in American Literature and Composition to 40% in Algebra I, compared to the state averages of 42% and 44%, respectively. Additionally, Pelham High School has a very high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools like Cairo High School and Mitchell County High School, Pelham High School performs significantly worse on standardized test scores, particularly in subjects like American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, and Biology. This suggests that Pelham High School may be facing unique challenges that are not shared by its neighboring schools. Additionally, Pelham High School's per-student spending is lower than Cairo High School, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 720 Barrow Ave SW
       Pelham, GA  31779

(229) 294-8623

District: Pelham City

SchoolDigger Rank:
300th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,737 Help


Feeder schools for Pelham High School:

Elementary:    Pelham Elementary School
Middle:    Pelham City Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.3%
White:
42.8%
Hispanic:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pelham High School ranks worse than 65.5% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pelham High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (47.3%), White (42.8%), Hispanic (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pelham High School is 10.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pelham High School is $10,737.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pelham High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pelham High School 300th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Pelham High School in the ranking list.)

Pelham City:

SchoolDigger ranks Pelham City 163rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pelham High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.43 182nd 335 45.7%
2007 52.28 174th 358 51.4%
2008 54.73 172nd 370 53.5%
2009 53.21 192nd 372 48.4%
2010 38.70 267th 384 30.5%
2013 41.37 274th 425 35.5%
2014 54.44 169th 425 60.2%
2015 34.33 268th 435 38.4%
2016 32.21 265th 426 37.8%
2017 36.13 233rd 420 44.5%
2018 33.98 256th 428 40.2%
2019 37.06 245th 438 44.1%
2021 24.22 311th 410 24.1%
2022 17.76 353rd 429 17.7%
2023 18.07 359th 442 18.8%
2024 29.01 300th 458 34.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pelham High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 207 222 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2002 208 206 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2003 208 206 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2004 195 209 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 420
2005 173 201 3 15 1 n/a n/a 1 394
2006 195 223 3 11 1 n/a n/a 1 434
2007 195 222 2 16 1 n/a n/a 1 437
2008 194 202 2 18 0 n/a n/a 1 417
2009 188 196 4 21 0 n/a n/a 1 410
2010 161 194 2 27 2 0 8 0 394
2011 186 197 2 30 2 0 6 0 423
2012 181 221 3 25 1 0 5 0 436
2013 196 227 2 24 2 0 10 0 461
2014 216 228 2 25 1 0 9 0 481
2015 196 222 3 24 1 0 8 0 454
2016 196 207 4 18 1 0 10 0 436
2017 200 209 3 22 0 0 5 0 439
2018 184 205 6 19 0 0 8 0 422
2019 155 192 2 21 0 0 6 0 376
2020 165 212 2 18 0 0 5 0 402
2021 178 214 4 22 0 0 4 0 422
2022 191 212 2 26 0 0 1 0 432
2023 187 211 2 29 0 0 3 0 432
2024 169 187 2 32 0 0 5 0 395

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pelham High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 439 27.1 16.2 55.1
2002 425 28.7 14.8 51.8
2003 425 28.7 14.8 51.8
2004 420 27.8 15.1 59.8
2005 394 30.0 13.1 68.7
2006 434 27.8 15.6 61.2
2007 437 29.9 14.6 60.3
2008 417 31.7 13.2 58.4
2009 410 31.4 13.1 60.9
2010 394 31.4 12.5 67.5
2011 423 29.0 14.5 66.9
2012 436 31.0 14.0 68.3
2013 461 31.3 14.7 67.7
2014 481 32.8 14.6 92.1
2015 454 31.0 14.6 92.7
2016 436 33.0 13.2 99.3
2017 439 29.0 15.1 99.3
2018 422 33.0 12.7 100
2019 376 29.3 12.8 100
2020 402 34.2 11.7 100
2021 422 33.8 12.4 100
2022 432 35.2 12.2 n/a
2023 432 35.0 12.3 100
2024 395 36.0 10.9 64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pelham High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 439 27.1 16.2 55.1
2002 425 28.7 14.8 51.8
2003 425 28.7 14.8 51.8
2004 420 27.8 15.1 59.8
2005 394 30.0 13.1 68.7
2006 434 27.8 15.6 61.2
2007 437 29.9 14.6 60.3
2008 417 31.7 13.2 58.4
2009 410 31.4 13.1 60.9
2010 394 31.4 12.5 67.5
2011 423 29.0 14.5 66.9
2012 436 31.0 14.0 68.3
2013 461 31.3 14.7 67.7
2014 481 32.8 14.6 92.1
2015 454 31.0 14.6 92.7
2016 436 33.0 13.2 99.3
2017 439 29.0 15.1 99.3
2018 422 33.0 12.7 100
2019 376 29.3 12.8 100
2020 402 34.2 11.7 100
2021 422 33.8 12.4 100
2022 432 35.2 12.2 n/a
2023 432 35.0 12.3 100
2024 395 36.0 10.9 64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pelham High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $595 (6.4%) $8,707 (93.6%) $9,302
2018 $480 (4.7%) $9,706 (95.3%) $10,185
2019 $580 (5.4%) $10,156 (94.6%) $10,736

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pelham High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 245th of 438 High schoolsRanks 359th of 442 High schools
 25.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Pelham High School)9.517.5
 8%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Pelham City)9.517.5
 8%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Pelham High School)19.417.1
 2.3%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Pelham City)25.917.1
 8.8%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)33.726.4
 7.3%
End of Course Biology (Pelham High School)5015.8
 34.2%
   End of Course Biology (Pelham City)5015.8
 34.2%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Pelham High School)28.911.5
 17.4%
   End of Course United States History (Pelham City)28.911.5
 17.4%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students376432
 14.9%
African American192211
 9.9%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic2129
 38.1%
Pacific Islander00
White155187
 20.6%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pelham High School

Pelham High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pelham Elementary School
Middle : Pelham City Middle School

Pelham High School ranks 300th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 395 students attended Pelham High School.

Students at Pelham High School are 47% African American, 43% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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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.

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