Best High Schools in Blackshear, GA

Summary:

The city of Blackshear, Georgia is home to a single high school, Pierce County High School, which serves grades 9-12. This standout institution has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, ranking among the top 10% of high schools in the state of Georgia.

Pierce County High School boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforms the state average on key test score metrics, including Algebra I, Biology, and American Literature. With an impressive 85.4% four-year graduation rate, the school is effectively supporting students in completing their high school education. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with 56.59% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

The school's strong academic performance, consistent high rankings, and commitment to serving a diverse community make Pierce County High School a standout educational institution in the Blackshear area. The school's per-student spending of $8,725 (2018-2019) suggests it is allocating resources effectively to support student learning and development, contributing to its overall excellence.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	1,053	65	16.3	78.0%	788 (74.8%)	79 (7.5%)	117 (11.1%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (5.3%)	82.3	42^nd of 452 public high schools	90.7%		88.5	22^nd of 458 public high schools	95.2%	20	55.9	74.7	75.6	53.1	$10,679	$301	$10,377

Cities Near Blackshear

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Waycross	7.32 mi	11	179^th
Patterson	8.63 mi	1	20^th
Hoboken	10.75 mi	1	26^th
Nahunta	15.14 mi	4	102^nd
Screven	18.91 mi	1	240^th

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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.