For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,650 students in Pierce County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Pierce County, GA are Patterson Elementary School, Pierce County High School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pierce County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3414 Drawdy St
Patterson, GA 31557
(912) 647-5373
Patterson, GA 31557
(912) 647-5373
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Pierce County High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4850 County Farm Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2055
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3244 Midway Church Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 807-0084
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 807-0084
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Pierce County Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5216 County Farm Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2077
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2077
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
Rank: #55.
Blackshear Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5217 Ga Highway 121
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2088
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2088
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pierce County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Pierce County, GA include Patterson Elementary School, Pierce County High School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pierce County?
5 public schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pierce County include: Midway Elementary School vs. Blackshear Elementary School, Patterson Elementary School vs. Blackshear Elementary School, Patterson Elementary School vs. Midway Elementary School
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