Best High Schools in Pelham, GA

High schools
6
Students
6,629
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Pelham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bainbridge High School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students

2. Thomas County Central High School

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Thomas County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1517 Students

3. Cairo High School

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Grady County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students

4. Pelham High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pelham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 432 Students

5. Colquitt County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Colquitt County • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1787 Students

6. Mitchell County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mitchell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 390 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Pelham, GA

Middle schools
5
Students
4,617
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Pelham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Willie J. Williams Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Colquitt County • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1369 Students

2. Thomas County Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Thomas County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1714 Students

3. Bainbridge Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 919 Students

4. Mitchell County Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mitchell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 280 Students

5. Pelham City Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pelham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Pelham, GA

Elementary schools
11
Students
6,132
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Pelham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hamilton Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Colquitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students

2. Shiver Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grady County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 478 Students

3. Whigham Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Grady County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 439 Students

4. Cross Creek Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Thomas County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 766 Students

5. Hutto Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 792 Students

6. Pelham Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pelham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students

7. Mitchell County Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mitchell County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 268 Students

8. Garrison-pilcher Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Thomas County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 781 Students

9. Jones-wheat Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Decatur County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 682 Students

10. Hand In Hand Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Thomas County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 709 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Pelham, GA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pelham, GA has a total population of 7,753 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pelham, GA

18,784

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

9%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pelham, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

26.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.42 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pelham, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pelham, GA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,527 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

25 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pelham, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Pelham, GA

How many schools are in Pelham, GA?

Pelham, GA has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 18,784 students in total.

How do schools in Pelham perform on state tests?

On average, 23 schools in Pelham score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Pelham meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pelham?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Pelham, GA

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Camilla, GA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Meigs, GA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Spence, GA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pebble City, GA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sale City, GA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Flint, GA

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Greenwood, GA

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hartsfield, GA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Vada, GA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hopeful, GA

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Pelham

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
75%
Exceeding
50%
Avg actual scores
34.3%
Avg projected
35.3%

4 of 4 schools in Pelham carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 1C: 2D: 1

All 4 public schools we grade in Pelham. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (2)