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Pierce County Middle School

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Pierce County Middle School ranks 60 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

60^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 90% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Pierce County Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Blackshear, Georgia, serving 811 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Pierce County School District, which is ranked 11th out of 206 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pierce County Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Georgia, with exceptional academic performance across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school's students outperform the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, particularly in Mathematics, where 60.9% of 6th graders, 60.7% of 7th graders, and 77.1% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state averages of 37.3%, 40.1%, and 47%, respectively. The school also excels in Science and Social Studies, with 73.9% and 80% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in these subjects, compared to the state averages of 28.8% and 38.8%. Additionally, Pierce County Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student than the state average.

While the nearby Bacon County Middle School and Brantley County Middle School also demonstrate strong academic performance, Pierce County Middle School's performance is notably higher in several areas, such as Mathematics and Science. The school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years, indicating a sustained high level of academic achievement.

825

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,190

Per pupil spending ?

88%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5216 County Farm Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516

(912) 449-2077

District: Pierce County

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Hispanic:

9.8%

African American:

8.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (64% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Georgia middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg64%

Georgia avg40%

60^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 206Pierce County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	88.8	60 of 584	89.7%	★★★★☆
2024	82.9	86 of 588	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	84.2	81 of 577	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	85.4	71 of 567	87.5%	★★★★☆
2021	86.8	63 of 542	88.4%	★★★★☆
2019	83.7	79 of 559	85.9%	★★★★☆
2018	85.6	63 of 543	88.4%	★★★★☆
2017	78.5	104 of 539	80.7%	★★★★☆
2016	80.1	89 of 545	83.7%	★★★★☆
2015	72.0	123 of 537	77.1%	★★★★☆
2014	71.8	127 of 521	75.6%	★★★★☆
2013	71.4	137 of 527	74.0%	★★★★☆
2012	71.9	125 of 508	75.4%	★★★★☆
2011	73.2	117 of 504	76.8%	★★★★☆
2010	79.2	64 of 494	87.0%	★★★★☆
2009	76.9	73 of 466	84.3%	★★★★☆
2008	75.9	86 of 462	81.4%	★★★★☆
2007	72.7	93 of 445	79.1%	★★★★☆
2006	73.7	87 of 420	79.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies80%+41 vs state

Science74%+45 vs state

Mathematics66%+24 vs state

English Language Arts54%+13 vs state

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Schools Near Pierce County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)					Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)					Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pierce County Middle School	Public	6-8	5216 County Farm Rd	Blackshear	31516	Pierce County	Pierce County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 449-2077	825	59	14.0	88.0%	627 (76.0%)	68 (8.2%)	81 (9.8%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.2%)	88.8	60^th of 584 public middle schools	89.7%		82.9	86^th of 588 public middle schools	85.4%	26				57.1	46.7	58.0			60.9	60.7	77.1		73.9	80.0	$12,190	$603	$11,587
Waycross Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Central Ave	Waycross	31501	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2333	606	48	12.6	90.8%	222 (36.6%)	293 (48.3%)	44 (7.3%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.6%)	40.2	339^th of 584 public middle schools	42.0%		40.5	333^rd of 588 public middle schools	43.4%	6	94.1			31.8	29.0	29.5			25.5	29.0	37.7		36.2	28.8	$14,744	$1,364	$13,380
Ware County Middle School	Public	6-8	2301 Cherokee St	Waycross	31503	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2341	752	65	11.6	80.5%	401 (53.3%)	209 (27.8%)	81 (10.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (7.3%)	45.3	297^th of 584 public middle schools	49.1%		41.3	325^th of 588 public middle schools	44.7%	28	100.0			34.7	30.2	34.8			24.2	30.3	37.8		33.0	45.7	$14,743	$1,118	$13,625
Brantley County Middle School	Public	7-8	10990 Highway 82	Nahunta	31553	Brantley County	Brantley County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 462-7092	493	37	13.3	95.1%	449 (91.1%)	9 (1.8%)	17 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	64.7	175^th of 584 public middle schools	70.0%		68.9	156^th of 588 public middle schools	73.5%	19					35.0	38.9				35.4	61.9		55.6	43.9	$13,355	$1,060	$12,295
Nahunta Elementary School	Public	4-6	9110 Main St S	Nahunta	31553	Brantley County	Brantley County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 462-5166	260	20	12.7	100.0%	227 (87.3%)	14 (5.4%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)								(n/a)		37.2	41.3	44.6			59.3	42.5	47.8			58.8			$14,491	$774	$13,717
Bacon County Middle School	Public	6-8	1188 US Highway 1 S	Alma	31510	Bacon County	Bacon County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 632-4662	462	36	12.8	92.0%	271 (58.7%)	92 (19.9%)	71 (15.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.8%)	65.7	166^th of 584 public middle schools	71.6%		75.6	121^st of 588 public middle schools	79.4%	45				32.5	38.2	38.2			36.9	52.2	60.3		47.1	64.9	$12,954	$928	$12,026

Frequently Asked Questions about Pierce County Middle School

How many students attend Pierce County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 825 students attended Pierce County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Pierce County Middle School?

Students at Pierce County Middle School are 76% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Is Pierce County Middle School a good school?

Pierce County Middle School ranks 60^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Pierce County Middle School attend?

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

What district is Pierce County Middle School in?

Pierce County

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