Elementary Schools in Pike County

Pike County Primary School and Pike County Elementary School are the two elementary schools serving the Pike County district in Georgia, together enrolling about 1,573 students across grades PK-5 in a mid-sized, rural district that ranks in the 83rd percentile statewide.

Pike County Elementary School (grades 3-5) is the clear academic standout, ranking 206th out of 1,219 Georgia elementary schools—a big jump from 306th the prior year. Its math performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates 12 to 20 points above state averages across all grades, and 5th grade math improved by 8.6 points in one year. Science is also strong at 60% proficient, though it dipped slightly from last year. The most recent ELA scores (from 2024-2025) show a steady upward progression from 40.7% in 3rd grade to 45.4% in 5th grade, all above state averages. Meanwhile, Pike County Primary School (grades PK-2) has no test data since testing begins in 3rd grade, but it serves as the foundation, with a slightly higher share of economically disadvantaged students (50.7% vs. 42.8% at the elementary school) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.8%—still well below the state's 17.7%.

Attendance is a district-wide strength, with Pike County Elementary's 10.2% chronic absenteeism rate nearly half the state average. The district also invests efficiently, spending slightly more per student at the primary school ($12,878 vs. $11,989) to support younger learners. Both schools maintain favorable student-teacher ratios around 14:1. For parents, this means a cohesive pipeline: the primary school builds early foundations, and the elementary school delivers strong, improving academic results—especially in math—while keeping kids in class. The upcoming December ELA release will complete the picture, but current data shows a district on an upward trajectory.