For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,473 students in Peach County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 45 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Peach County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Peach County, GA are Eagle Springs Elementary School, Kay Road Elementary School and Byron Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peach County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Peach County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Peach County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Springs Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3591 Us Highway 41 N
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 953-0450
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 953-0450
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #22.
Kay Road Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Kay Rd
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 825-8893
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 825-8893
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Byron Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Linda Dr
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-4999
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-4999
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Byron Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 New Dunbar Rd
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-5020
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #55.
Peach County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3665 Peachparkway
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-8258
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-8258
Grades: 9-12
| 1,045 students
Rank: #66.
Fort Valley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
814 Peggy Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-2413
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-2413
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Us Highway 341
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-5296
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-5296
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Peach County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
523 Vineville St
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1000 Tulip Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ninth Grade Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1000 Tulip Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Peach County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Peach County, GA include Eagle Springs Elementary School, Kay Road Elementary School and Byron Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Peach County, GA?
7 public schools are located in Peach County, GA.
What percentage of students in Peach County, GA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Peach County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peach County, GA?
Peach County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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