Top Rankings
Peach County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,754 students in Peach County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Peach County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,317 Schools
# Students
3,754 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Peach County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
588 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
18%
# Black Students
1,947 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
52%
36%
# White Students
1,057 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
28%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
135 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
329
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
249
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
279
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
278
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
291
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
275
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
299
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
316
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
295
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
358
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
282
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
184
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,196 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,239 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$53 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending (20-21)
$80 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$14,196
$14,328
Spending / Student (20-21)
$21,239
$13,453
Best Peach County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kay Road Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Kay Rd
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 825-8893
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 825-8893
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Byron Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Linda Dr
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-4999
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-4999
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Byron Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 New Dunbar Rd
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-5020
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #44.
Peach County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3665 Peachparkway
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-8258
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-8258
Grades: 9-12
| 1,045 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Valley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
814 Peggy Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-2413
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-2413
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Us Highway 341
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-5296
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-5296
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peach County School District?
Peach County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,754 students.
What is the rank of Peach County School District?
Peach County School District is ranked #173 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Peach County School District?
52% of Peach County School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peach County School District?
Peach County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Peach County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,239 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
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