Is Pierce County High School a good school?

Yes! Pierce County High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 22 nd of 458 Georgia high schools.

How many students attend Pierce County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,033 students attended Pierce County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pierce County High School?

Students at Pierce County High School are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Pierce County High School?

Pierce County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Blackshear Elementary School Elementary : Midway Elementary School Elementary : Patterson Elementary School Middle : Pierce County Middle School

Pierce County High School in Blackshear GA

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Pierce County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pierce County High School 22^nd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Pierce County High School in the ranking list.)

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

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	54.05	146^th	335	56.4%
2007	60.72	130^th	358	63.7%
2008	72.31	77^th	370	79.2%
2009	70.69	85^th	372	77.2%
2010	70.82	90^th	384	76.6%
2011	75.26	66^th	402	83.6%
2012	70.78	87^th	396	78.0%
2013	72.64	72^nd	425	83.1%
2014	73.67	61^st	425	85.6%
2015	75.96	48^th	435	89.0%
2016	67.85	68^th	426	84.0%
2017	68.28	64^th	420	84.8%
2018	71.15	67^th	428	84.3%
2019	76.99	49^th	438	88.8%
2021	82.37	28^th	410	93.2%
2022	76.55	56^th	429	86.9%
2023	84.48	31^st	442	93.0%
2024	88.49	22^nd	458	95.2%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1266	1266
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1258	1258
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1261	1261
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1316	1316
1994	1142	190	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	1346
1995	1199	180	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1391
1996	1199	180	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1391
1997	749	111	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	873
1998	738	110	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	861
1999	718	127	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	857
2000	699	148	3	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	863
2001	660	139	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	813
2002	708	134	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	862
2003	708	134	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	862
2004	702	130	1	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	860
2005	758	122	7	25	0	n/a	n/a	10	922
2006	762	115	5	26	0	n/a	n/a	14	922
2007	780	119	6	29	0	n/a	n/a	15	949
2008	782	116	7	29	1	n/a	n/a	22	957
2009	803	119	4	29	2	n/a	n/a	20	977
2010	782	113	5	36	2	0	12	0	950
2011	756	111	4	37	4	0	14	0	926
2012	796	105	5	39	3	2	13	0	963
2013	853	103	3	41	3	2	15	0	1020
2014	910	101	4	55	1	1	13	0	1085
2015	908	102	4	52	0	1	6	0	1073
2016	906	89	3	62	0	1	7	0	1068
2017	883	87	2	80	1	1	12	0	1066
2018	845	106	6	79	0	1	11	0	1048
2019	836	91	6	85	0	1	9	0	1028
2020	825	99	9	86	1	1	12	0	1033
2021	823	90	9	83	4	2	19	0	1030
2022	821	83	11	91	4	0	24	0	1034
2023	804	78	11	98	4	1	37	0	1033

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1266	66.0	19.1	25.7
1991	1258	68.0	18.5	23.8
1992	1261	66.0	19.1	34.3
1993	1316	63.0	20.9	35.1
1994	1346	72.1	18.7	37.4
1995	1391	72.3	19.2	38
1996	1391	72.3	19.2	38
1997	873	48.0	18.2	37.3
1998	861	48.0	17.9	42.3
1999	857	49.0	17.5	42
2000	863	49.0	17.6	43.5
2001	813	50.8	16.0	43.2
2002	862	52.0	16.6	44.9
2003	862	52.0	16.6	44.9
2004	860	54.9	15.7	48.5
2005	922	52.0	17.7	50.7
2006	922	54.0	17.1	50.1
2007	949	57.3	16.6	50.4
2008	957	59.6	16.1	47.9
2009	977	59.2	16.5	48.2
2010	950	60.3	15.7	51.2
2011	926	59.5	15.5	49.1
2012	963	59.5	16.1	50.5
2013	1020	58.8	17.3	50.9
2014	1085	61.8	17.5	56.1
2015	1073	62.0	17.3	50.8
2016	1068	60.0	17.8	55.8
2017	1066	61.1	17.4	51.9
2018	1048	62.7	16.7	48.9
2019	1028	63.5	16.1	52.3
2020	1033	63.6	16.2	50.2
2021	1030	62.8	16.4	48.2
2022	1034	64.7	15.9	n/a
2023	1033	62.5	16.5	44.1

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1266	66.0	19.1	25.7
1991	1258	68.0	18.5	23.8
1992	1261	66.0	19.1	34.3
1993	1316	63.0	20.9	35.1
1994	1346	72.1	18.7	37.4
1995	1391	72.3	19.2	38
1996	1391	72.3	19.2	38
1997	873	48.0	18.2	37.3
1998	861	48.0	17.9	42.3
1999	857	49.0	17.5	42
2000	863	49.0	17.6	43.5
2001	813	50.8	16.0	43.2
2002	862	52.0	16.6	44.9
2003	862	52.0	16.6	44.9
2004	860	54.9	15.7	48.5
2005	922	52.0	17.7	50.7
2006	922	54.0	17.1	50.1
2007	949	57.3	16.6	50.4
2008	957	59.6	16.1	47.9
2009	977	59.2	16.5	48.2
2010	950	60.3	15.7	51.2
2011	926	59.5	15.5	49.1
2012	963	59.5	16.1	50.5
2013	1020	58.8	17.3	50.9
2014	1085	61.8	17.5	56.1
2015	1073	62.0	17.3	50.8
2016	1068	60.0	17.8	55.8
2017	1066	61.1	17.4	51.9
2018	1048	62.7	16.7	48.9
2019	1028	63.5	16.1	52.3
2020	1033	63.6	16.2	50.2
2021	1030	62.8	16.4	48.2
2022	1034	64.7	15.9	n/a
2023	1033	62.5	16.5	44.1

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 High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$326 (4.2%)	$7,449 (95.8%)	$7,775
2018	$250 (3.0%)	$8,026 (97.0%)	$8,276
2019	$221 (2.5%)	$8,504 (97.5%)	$8,725

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pierce County 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 49^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 31^st of 442 High schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Pierce County High School)	63.8	52.8	11%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Pierce County)	63.8	52.8	11%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Pierce County High School)	65	66.8	1.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Pierce County)	65	66.8	1.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course United States History (Pierce County High School)	44.2	57.2	13%
End of Course United States History (Pierce County)	44.2	57.2	13%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1028	1033	0.5%
African American	91	78	14.3%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	6	11	83.3%
Hispanic	85	98	15.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	836	804	3.8%
Two or More Races	9	37	311.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.3%	44.1%	8.2%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pierce County High School	Public	9-12	4850 County Farm Rd	Blackshear	31516	Pierce County	Pierce County	No	No	No	No	(912) 449-2055	1,033	63	16.5	44.1%	804 (77.8%)	78 (7.6%)	98 (9.5%)	11 (1.1%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.6%)	88.5	22^nd of 458 public high schools	95.2%		84.5	31^st of 442 public high schools	93.0%	9	62.9	84.2	75.4	57.2	$8,725	$221	$8,504
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	3275 Harris Rd	Waycross	31503	Ware County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-6680	10			70.0%	3 (30.0%)	7 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ware County High School	Public	9-12	700 Victory Dr	Waycross	31503	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2351	1,589	111	14.3	86.3%	766 (48.2%)	603 (37.9%)	118 (7.4%)	16 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (5.4%)	56.1	150^th of 458 public high schools	67.2%		64.2	102^nd of 442 public high schools	76.9%	48	33.3	61.3	51.0	39.0	$10,360	$547	$9,813
Brantley County High School	Public	9-12	10804 Highway 82	Nahunta	31553	Brantley County	Brantley County	No	No	No	No	(912) 462-5121	902	59	15.2	70.1%	805 (89.2%)	28 (3.1%)	40 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.0%)	62.8	119^th of 458 public high schools	74.0%		49.9	174^th of 442 public high schools	60.6%	55	49.7	46.4	54.5	47.5	$8,099	$362	$7,737
Bacon County High School	Public	9-12	1190 US Highway 1 S	Alma	31510	Bacon County	Bacon County	No	No	No	No	(912) 632-4414	641	44	14.5	58.2%	376 (58.7%)	121 (18.9%)	115 (17.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.2%)	60.5	127^th of 458 public high schools	72.3%		70.8	73^rd of 442 public high schools	83.5%	54	31.0	67.3	47.4	53.2	$9,198	$312	$8,886

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