Serving 768 students in grades 3-5, Pike County Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pike County Elementary School serves the entire district of Zebulon, GA, covering an area of approximately 219.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pike County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pike County Elementary School's student population of 768 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
768 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Pike County Elementary 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 Pike County Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#424 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
5%
36%
White
88%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pike County Elementary School's ranking?
Pike County Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Pike County Elementary School often compared to?
Pike County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike County Middle School, Sara Harp Minter Elementary School, Pike County Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Pike County Elementary School?
768 students attend Pike County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pike County Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pike County Elementary School?
Pike County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pike County Elementary School offer ?
Pike County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pike County Elementary School part of?
Pike County Elementary School is part of Pike County School District.
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