For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,457 students in Pelham, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pelham, 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.
Pelham, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pelham have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pelham, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shiver Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1847 Ga Highway 93 N
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
534 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8170
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #33.
Pelham City Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Mathewson Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pelham, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pelham, GA include Shiver Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School and Pelham City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pelham, GA?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pelham, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham, GA?
Pelham, GA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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