Pike County High School

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Pike County High School ranks 209 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pike County High School is a public high school in Zebulon, Georgia, serving 1,105 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pike County School District, which is ranked 90 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pike County High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 92.5% to 96.4% over the past five years, significantly higher than the nearby Zebulon High School, which had a 90.3% graduation rate in 2021-2022. However, the school's performance on the Milestones Assessments is generally on par with or slightly above the overall Pike County district scores, but lags behind the state averages in most subject areas. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 29.32% in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby Zebulon High School (55.36%) and the high-spending AZ Kelsey Academy (100%).

While Pike County High School has maintained a 3-star rating, its statewide ranking has declined from 170 out of 438 Georgia high schools in 2018-2019 to 209 out of 458 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other high schools across the state. The significant differences in performance and characteristics between Pike County High School and the nearby schools, such as Zebulon High School, AZ Kelsey Academy, and other schools in the Griffin-Spalding County and Thomaston-Upson County districts, warrant further analysis to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

331 Pirate Dr
Zebulon, GA 30295

(770) 567-8770

District: Pike County

SchoolDigger Rank:
209^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,586

Feeder schools for Pike County High School:

Elementary:	Pike County Elementary School
	Pike County Primary School
Middle:	Pike County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 1,089

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.3%

African American:

6.3%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pike County High School ranks better than 54.4% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pike County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), African American (6.3%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pike County High School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Pike County High School employs 72.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pike County High School is $8,586.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Pike County High School 209^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Pike County High School in the ranking list.)

Pike County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike County 90^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pike County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	60.71	110^th	335	67.2%
2007	65.00	104^th	358	70.9%
2008	62.16	127^th	370	65.7%
2009	63.64	117^th	372	68.5%
2010	66.05	117^th	384	69.5%
2011	61.02	144^th	402	64.2%
2012	52.14	182^nd	396	54.0%
2013	56.91	157^th	425	63.1%
2014	43.71	245^th	425	42.4%
2015	41.21	211^th	435	51.5%
2016	35.38	245^th	426	42.5%
2017	36.46	231^st	420	45.0%
2018	44.81	189^th	428	55.8%
2019	49.25	170^th	438	61.2%
2021	29.28	274^th	410	33.2%
2022	29.60	276^th	429	35.7%
2023	41.26	224^th	442	49.3%
2024	45.82	209^th	458	54.4%

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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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Enrollment information for Pike County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	460	137	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
1995	520	156	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
1996	520	156	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
1997	531	157	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	691
1998	565	145	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	711
1999	568	134	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	706
2000	598	140	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
2001	608	132	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	742
2002	676	144	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	828
2003	676	144	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	828
2004	685	145	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	838
2005	714	145	1	11	2	n/a	n/a	2	875
2006	759	117	4	9	3	n/a	n/a	5	897
2007	742	123	4	8	3	n/a	n/a	3	883
2008	834	114	5	9	3	n/a	n/a	5	970
2009	892	103	5	13	3	n/a	n/a	6	1022
2010	884	114	5	12	3	0	9	0	1027
2011	888	101	6	12	3	0	18	0	1028
2012	917	104	3	11	5	0	22	0	1062
2013	950	95	2	9	1	0	20	0	1077
2014	968	82	4	10	1	0	31	0	1096
2015	995	77	4	8	1	0	30	0	1115
2016	1043	90	5	8	1	0	30	0	1177
2017	936	80	5	12	0	0	24	0	1057
2018	958	91	3	21	0	0	20	0	1093
2019	920	88	5	15	1	0	14	0	1043
2020	940	73	6	19	0	0	22	0	1060
2021	979	67	6	25	0	1	25	0	1103
2022	960	65	6	19	0	1	27	0	1078
2023	966	73	3	25	0	1	37	0	1105
2024	951	69	4	30	0	1	34	0	1089

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 Pike County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	602	32.3	18.6	16.3
1995	680	34.0	20.0	18.8
1996	680	34.0	20.0	18.8
1997	691	37.6	18.4	23
1998	711	37.3	19.1	24.3
1999	706	38.9	18.1	19.4
2000	741	40.7	18.2	18.8
2001	742	41.8	17.8	17.7
2002	828	48.3	17.1	21.4
2003	828	48.3	17.1	21.4
2004	838	49.7	16.9	19.8
2005	875	51.2	17.1	27.9
2006	897	55.8	16.1	36.8
2007	883	52.8	16.7	28.3
2008	970	56.8	17.1	30.6
2009	1022	65.7	15.6	30.6
2010	1027	60.0	17.1	35.9
2011	1028	57.2	17.9	37.3
2012	1062	56.6	18.7	37.9
2013	1077	58.7	18.3	36.6
2014	1096	59.8	18.3	38.9
2015	1115	62.0	17.9	35
2016	1177	68.0	17.3	35.3
2017	1057	65.8	16.0	35.9
2018	1093	65.9	16.5	32.4
2019	1043	66.1	15.7	30.3
2020	1060	59.5	17.8	28.3
2021	1103	59.5	18.5	28.2
2022	1078	61.0	17.6	n/a
2023	1105	71.1	15.5	29.3
2024	1089	72.5	15.0	39.8

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 Pike County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	602	32.3	18.6	16.3
1995	680	34.0	20.0	18.8
1996	680	34.0	20.0	18.8
1997	691	37.6	18.4	23
1998	711	37.3	19.1	24.3
1999	706	38.9	18.1	19.4
2000	741	40.7	18.2	18.8
2001	742	41.8	17.8	17.7
2002	828	48.3	17.1	21.4
2003	828	48.3	17.1	21.4
2004	838	49.7	16.9	19.8
2005	875	51.2	17.1	27.9
2006	897	55.8	16.1	36.8
2007	883	52.8	16.7	28.3
2008	970	56.8	17.1	30.6
2009	1022	65.7	15.6	30.6
2010	1027	60.0	17.1	35.9
2011	1028	57.2	17.9	37.3
2012	1062	56.6	18.7	37.9
2013	1077	58.7	18.3	36.6
2014	1096	59.8	18.3	38.9
2015	1115	62.0	17.9	35
2016	1177	68.0	17.3	35.3
2017	1057	65.8	16.0	35.9
2018	1093	65.9	16.5	32.4
2019	1043	66.1	15.7	30.3
2020	1060	59.5	17.8	28.3
2021	1103	59.5	18.5	28.2
2022	1078	61.0	17.6	n/a
2023	1105	71.1	15.5	29.3
2024	1089	72.5	15.0	39.8

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 Pike County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$164 (2.1%)	$7,655 (97.9%)	$7,818
2018	$183 (2.2%)	$7,964 (97.8%)	$8,147
2019	$232 (2.7%)	$8,354 (97.3%)	$8,586

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pike County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 170^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 224^th of 442 High schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Pike County High School)	45.2	32.9	12.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Pike County)	42.4	29	13.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Pike County High School)	14.4	23.7	9.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Pike County)	29.1	27.8	1.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Pike County High School)	58.2	50.8	7.4%
End of Course Biology (Pike County)	56.9	48.9	8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Pike County High School)	29.1	15.7	13.4%
End of Course United States History (Pike County)	27.7	15.4	12.3%
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	1043	1105	5.9%
African American	88	73	17%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	15	25	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	920	966	5%
Two or More Races	14	37	164.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.3%	29.3%	1%

Schools Near Pike County High School

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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
Pike County High School	Public	9-12	331 Pirate Dr	Zebulon	30295	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(770) 567-8770	1,089	73	15.0	39.8%	951 (87.3%)	69 (6.3%)	30 (2.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.1%)	45.8	209^th of 458 public high schools	54.4%		41.3	224^th of 442 public high schools	49.3%	15	31.2	47.0	49.7	22.8	$8,586	$232	$8,354
Zebulon High School	Public	9-12	7360 Highway 19 S	Zebulon	30295	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(770) 567-8489	50	2	25.0	68.0%	43 (86.0%)	4 (8.0%)	3 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.9	412^th of 458 public high schools	10.0%		6.5	430^th of 442 public high schools	2.7%	18	15.4			9.5	$3,345	$99	$3,246
Lamar County High School	Public	9-12	1 Trojan Way	Barnesville	30204	Lamar County	Lamar County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 358-8641	826	51	16.1	68.4%	472 (57.1%)	263 (31.8%)	38 (4.6%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.7%)	25	327^th of 458 public high schools	28.6%		38.9	238^th of 442 public high schools	46.2%	89	18.2	22.6	29.6	31.3	$9,089	$643	$8,446
Griffin High School	Public	9-12	1617 W Poplar St	Griffin	30224	Spalding County	Griffin-Spalding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 229-3752	1,479	93	15.8	85.3%	247 (16.7%)	912 (61.7%)	231 (15.6%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (5.2%)	20	363^rd of 458 public high schools	20.7%		16.2	368^th of 442 public high schools	16.7%	5	25.3	23.3	18.9	19.5	$8,900	$706	$8,194
Spalding High School	Public	9-12	433 Wilson Rd	Griffin	30224	Spalding County	Griffin-Spalding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 229-3775	1,209	76	15.9	62.1%	496 (41.0%)	526 (43.5%)	125 (10.3%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	48 (4.0%)	25.4	324^th of 458 public high schools	29.3%		27.1	303^rd of 442 public high schools	31.4%	21	29.1	20.4	32.3	16.4	$9,040	$611	$8,429
AZ Kelsey Academy	Public	9-12	200 A Z Kelsey Ave	Griffin	30223	Spalding County	Griffin-Spalding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 229-4365	28	6	4.6	75.0%	7 (25.0%)	16 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (17.9%)								(n/a)	6.3				$50,495	$1,689	$48,806
Upson-Lee High School	Public	9-12	268 Knight Trl	Thomaston	30286	Upson County	Thomaston-Upson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 647-8171	1,202	79	15.2	70.5%	624 (51.9%)	449 (37.4%)	61 (5.1%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (4.9%)	31	287^th of 458 public high schools	37.3%		29.6	286^th of 442 public high schools	35.3%	1	29.0	22.5	36.9	25.0	$8,531	$586	$7,945

Frequently Asked Questions about Pike County High School

What is the racial makeup of Pike County High School?

Students at Pike County High School are 87% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Pike County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,089 students attended Pike County High School.

What district is Pike County High School in?

Pike County

Is Pike County High School a good school?

Pike County High School ranks 209^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Pike County High School?

Pike County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pike County Elementary School
Elementary : Pike County Primary School
Middle : Pike County Middle School

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