For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,393 students in 31779, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31779, GA are Shiver Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School and Pelham City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31779 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31779, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31779, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shiver Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1847 Ga Highway 93 N
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Gr: PK-8 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
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 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 31779, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31779, GA include Shiver Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School and Pelham City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31779?
3 public elementary schools are located in 31779.
What is the racial composition of students in 31779?
31779 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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