Pierce County High School

Public 9-12

 4850 County Farm Rd
       Blackshear, GA  31516


(912) 449-2055

District: Pierce County

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 446 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,725 Help


Feeder schools for Pierce County High School:

Elementary:    Blackshear Elementary School
    Midway Elementary School
    Patterson Elementary School
Middle:    Pierce County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  1,033

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.8%
Hispanic:
9.5%
African American:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pierce County High School ranks better than 93% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.48. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pierce County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.8%), Hispanic (9.5%), African American (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pierce County High School is 16.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pierce County High School is $8,725.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pierce County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pierce County High School 31st of 446 Georgia public high schools. (See Pierce County High School in the ranking list.)

Pierce County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierce County 10th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pierce County High School

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

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pierce County High School

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 49th of 438 High schoolsRanks 31st 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)63.852.8
 11%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Pierce County)63.852.8
 11%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Pierce County High School)6566.8
 1.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pierce County)6566.8
 1.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course United States History (Pierce County High School)44.257.2
 13%
   End of Course United States History (Pierce County)44.257.2
 13%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10281033
 0.5%
African American9178
 14.3%
American Indian04
Asian611
 83.3%
Hispanic8598
 15.3%
Pacific Islander11
White836804
 3.8%
Two or More Races937
 311.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.3%44.1%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about 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.

Yes. Pierce County High School ranks in the top 7.0% of Georgia high schools.

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

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


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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. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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