Pierce County High School is the only public high school located in Blackshear, Georgia, United States. The school is part of the Pierce County School District, which serves Pierce County.
Serving 1,053 students in grades 9-12, Pierce County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,053 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Pierce County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Blackshear, GA, covering approximately 343.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes around 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 10.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 13.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pierce County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pierce County High School's student population of 1,053 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,053 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Pierce County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce County High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
8%
36%
White
75%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierce County High School's ranking?
Pierce County High School is ranked #255 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Pierce County High School often compared to?
Pierce County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ware County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pierce County High School?
The graduation rate of Pierce County High School is 97%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pierce County High School?
1,053 students attend Pierce County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pierce County High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pierce County High School?
Pierce County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pierce County High School offer ?
Pierce County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pierce County High School part of?
Pierce County High School is part of Pierce County School District.
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