Best Schools in Pierce County, GA
Pierce County, GA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,386 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Pierce County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pierce County, GA
The top high schools in Pierce County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pierce County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1033 Students
2. Ware County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1589 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pierce County, GA
The top middle schools in Pierce County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pierce County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
2. Waycross Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pierce County, GA
The top elementary schools in Pierce County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
2. Patterson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
3. Blackshear Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 812 Students
4. Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pierce County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pierce County, GA has a total population of 19,716 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pierce County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pierce County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pierce County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pierce County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pierce County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pierce County, GA
How many schools are in Pierce County, GA?
Pierce County, GA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,386 students in total.
How do schools in Pierce County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Pierce County score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Pierce County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pierce County?
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.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pierce County
2 places in Pierce County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Blackshear (4)
- Patterson (1)
School districts (1)
- Pierce County (5 schools)