Pierce County Middle School

Summary:

Pierce County Middle School is a public middle school located in Blackshear, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 827 students. The school is part of the Pierce County School District, which is ranked 8th out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Pierce County Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking between 63 and 86 out of 588 middle schools in the state over the past several years. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessment is significantly higher than the state average across multiple subjects and grade levels, particularly in Mathematics, where proficiency rates range from 54.4% to 64% compared to the state averages of 34.7% to 43.7%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 14.5 students per teacher, and its spending per student has been consistently higher than the nearby schools, ranging from $8,364 to $8,690 per student over the past three school years.

When compared to the nearby middle schools, such as Bacon County Middle School, Nahunta Elementary School, Brantley County Middle School, Ware County Middle School, and Waycross Middle School, Pierce County Middle School stands out in terms of its academic performance, student-teacher ratio, and spending per student. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance remains strong, indicating its ability to effectively support and educate students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5216 County Farm Rd
       Blackshear, GA  31516


(912) 449-2077

District: Pierce County

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Pierce County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Pierce County High School

Feeder schools for Pierce County Middle School:

Elementary:    Blackshear Elementary School
    Midway Elementary School
    Patterson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  827

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.4%
Hispanic:
9.3%
African American:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pierce County Middle School ranks better than 85.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.94. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Pierce County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pierce County Middle School 86th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Pierce County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pierce County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierce County 8th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pierce County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.72 87th 420 79.3%
2007 72.72 93rd 445 79.1%
2008 75.87 86th 462 81.4%
2009 76.91 73rd 466 84.3%
2010 79.22 64th 494 87.0%
2011 73.24 117th 504 76.8%
2012 71.91 125th 508 75.4%
2013 71.44 137th 527 74.0%
2014 71.84 127th 521 75.6%
2015 72.01 123rd 537 77.1%
2016 80.14 89th 545 83.7%
2017 78.51 104th 539 80.7%
2018 85.61 63rd 543 88.4%
2019 83.73 79th 559 85.9%
2021 86.80 63rd 542 88.4%
2022 85.44 71st 567 87.5%
2023 84.20 81st 577 86.0%
2024 82.94 86th 588 85.4%
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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 Pierce County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 613 123 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 746
1998 617 121 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 755
1999 615 119 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 754
2000 627 94 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2001 649 104 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2002 661 107 4 37 0 n/a n/a 0 809
2003 661 107 4 37 0 n/a n/a 0 809
2004 675 105 3 30 1 n/a n/a 0 814
2005 672 113 2 22 0 n/a n/a 17 826
2006 632 95 1 24 0 n/a n/a 15 767
2007 630 76 2 27 1 n/a n/a 14 750
2008 628 75 2 31 1 n/a n/a 18 755
2009 649 69 3 27 2 n/a n/a 17 767
2010 636 78 2 37 2 1 11 0 767
2011 728 74 5 47 0 1 12 0 867
2012 738 78 5 48 0 0 11 0 880
2013 772 68 4 55 0 1 12 0 912
2014 728 67 0 50 0 1 8 0 854
2015 718 69 2 61 0 2 9 0 861
2016 664 69 4 64 0 1 10 0 812
2017 673 68 7 62 1 1 11 0 823
2018 684 78 5 57 3 1 19 0 847
2019 663 68 7 78 2 1 19 0 838
2020 643 57 7 78 2 2 27 0 816
2021 653 56 9 98 0 1 36 0 853
2022 612 55 8 84 1 1 46 0 807
2023 640 62 4 77 1 0 43 0 827

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 Pierce County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 746 44.0 17.0 58.8
1998 755 43.0 17.6 57
1999 754 43.0 17.5 56
2000 734 43.0 17.1 59
2001 774 43.0 18.0 59.2
2002 809 46.9 17.2 59.8
2003 809 46.9 17.2 59.8
2004 814 46.9 17.4 59.8
2005 826 46.8 17.6 58.8
2006 767 49.9 15.4 51.5
2007 750 51.9 14.5 53.3
2008 755 53.4 14.1 54.3
2009 767 54.6 14.0 53.7
2010 767 54.7 14.0 52.5
2011 867 51.6 16.8 54.3
2012 880 54.9 16.0 58.2
2013 912 54.4 16.7 63.6
2014 854 53.7 15.9 60.2
2015 861 56.0 15.3 59.5
2016 812 55.0 14.7 58.6
2017 823 56.7 14.5 57.7
2018 847 57.7 14.6 58.8
2019 838 57.9 14.4 58.7
2020 816 57.9 14.0 60.2
2021 853 58.7 14.5 59.3
2022 807 56.5 14.2 n/a
2023 827 56.7 14.5 67.1

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 Pierce County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 746 44.0 17.0 58.8
1998 755 43.0 17.6 57
1999 754 43.0 17.5 56
2000 734 43.0 17.1 59
2001 774 43.0 18.0 59.2
2002 809 46.9 17.2 59.8
2003 809 46.9 17.2 59.8
2004 814 46.9 17.4 59.8
2005 826 46.8 17.6 58.8
2006 767 49.9 15.4 51.5
2007 750 51.9 14.5 53.3
2008 755 53.4 14.1 54.3
2009 767 54.6 14.0 53.7
2010 767 54.7 14.0 52.5
2011 867 51.6 16.8 54.3
2012 880 54.9 16.0 58.2
2013 912 54.4 16.7 63.6
2014 854 53.7 15.9 60.2
2015 861 56.0 15.3 59.5
2016 812 55.0 14.7 58.6
2017 823 56.7 14.5 57.7
2018 847 57.7 14.6 58.8
2019 838 57.9 14.4 58.7
2020 816 57.9 14.0 60.2
2021 853 58.7 14.5 59.3
2022 807 56.5 14.2 n/a
2023 827 56.7 14.5 67.1

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 Pierce County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $545 (6.5%) $7,818 (93.5%) $8,364
2018 $504 (5.9%) $8,027 (94.1%) $8,531
2019 $395 (4.5%) $8,295 (95.5%) $8,690

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pierce County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 79th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 81st of 577 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce County Middle School)58.850.8
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce County)58.850.8
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pierce County Middle School)52.655.2
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pierce County)52.655.2
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce County Middle School)5750
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce County)5750
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pierce County Middle School)63.161.3
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pierce County)63.161.3
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce County Middle School)57.451.9
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce County)57.451.9
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pierce County Middle School)57.855.9
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pierce County)57.855.9
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Pierce County Middle School)52.764.7
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Pierce County)52.764.7
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pierce County Middle School)5243.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Pierce County)5243.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students838827
 1.3%
African American6862
 8.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic7877
 1.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White663640
 3.5%
Two or More Races1943
 126.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.7%67.1%
 8.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pierce County Middle School

Pierce County Middle School ranks 86th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pierce County Middle School are 77% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 827 students attended Pierce County Middle School.

Students who attend Pierce County Middle School usually go on to attend Pierce County High School


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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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