A
Very Good
90/100

Pierce County High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 4850 County Farm Rd, Blackshear, GA 31516
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 61% · Math 64% proficient · 88th percentile in Georgia
Graduation
C+
86% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Georgia for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
1,062
Students
enrolled
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%88/100reading 85th percentile, math 92nd percentile among Georgia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%53/10086% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 22% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +33 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency61% (+19 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency64% (+22 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate86% (+4 pts vs. state avg 82%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%66%reading +5 pts, math +12 pts77th percentile (list)
Black30%45%reading -2 pts, math +21 pts79th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%55%reading +31 pts, math +22 pts92nd percentile (list)
Low-income47%57%reading +13 pts, math +30 pts93rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4850 County Farm Rd
City Blackshear
ZIP Code 31516
District 1304140
NCES School ID 130414001915
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 31516

Understanding the community around Pierce County High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,825
Per Capita Income $27,680
Poverty Rate 11.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%
High School or Higher 87.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $115,700
Median Rent $780
Owner-Occupied 77.6%
Renter-Occupied 22.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pierce County High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.9%
Hispanic/Latino 10.9%
Black 8.2%
Two or More Races 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,062
Teachers (FTE) 63.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pierce County High School?
Pierce County High School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pierce County High School?
Pierce County High School has 1,062 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Pierce County High School serve?
Pierce County High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pierce County High School receive per student?
Pierce County High School receives $14,152 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pierce County High School in 31516 ▼
Avg Home Value
$214,191
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1-Year Change
+0.7%
% Renters
22.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026