For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,548 students in Pike County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 188 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Pike County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, GA are Pike County Elementary School, Pike County Middle School and Pike County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pike County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pike County Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
607 Pirate Dr
Zebulon, GA 30295
(770) 567-4444
Zebulon, GA 30295
(770) 567-4444
Gr: 3-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Pike County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 Hughley Rd
Zebulon, GA 30295
(770) 567-3353
Zebulon, GA 30295
(770) 567-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Pike County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
331 Pirate Dr
Zebulon, GA 30295
(770) 567-8770
Zebulon, GA 30295
(770) 567-8770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
7218 Highway 19 S
Zebulon, GA 30295
(770) 567-8443
Zebulon, GA 30295
(770) 567-8443
Gr: PK-2 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pike County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, GA include Pike County Elementary School, Pike County Middle School and Pike County High School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County?
5 public schools are located in Pike County.
What percentage of students in Pike County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Pike County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pike County include: Pike County Elementary School vs. Pike County Middle School, Pike County Middle School vs. Pike County Elementary School, Pike County Elementary School vs. Pike County Primary School
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