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Pelham City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,246 students in Pelham City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Pelham City School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
1,246 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pelham City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Graduation Rate
82%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.9%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2022. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
56%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
32%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,907 is higher than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,588 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$24 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,907
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,588
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pelham City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
534 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8170
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Pelham High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8623
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8623
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Pelham City Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Mathewson Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pelham City School District?
Pelham City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,246 students.
What is the rank of Pelham City School District?
Pelham City School District is ranked #185 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham City School District?
56% of Pelham City School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pelham City School District?
Pelham City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Pelham City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,588 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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