Peach County School District
School District · Fort Valley, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,445
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,445
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Peach County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Peach County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kay Road Elementary
Byron · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Byron Middle School
Byron · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hunt Elementary School
Fort Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#151 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,445
$683 vs Georgia median
District size
4,015 students
Typical than Georgia median
The short answer
Peach County ranks #151 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Peach County's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kay Road Elementary (6.7/10), Byron Middle School (5.3/10), and Hunt Elementary School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Peach County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Peach County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kay Road Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Byron Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Hunt Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Byron Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Fort Valley Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Peach County High School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Peach County
Peach County is a Fort Valley, Georgia school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 4,015 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $13,445 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Peach County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kay Road Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Peach County students show an average math proficiency of 39.6% and ELA proficiency of 47.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Peach County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Peach County with test data.
Schools in Peach County
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Fort Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 4,015
- Teachers (FTE)
- 275
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Peach County?
Peach County has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Peach County?
The average composite rating for Peach County is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Peach County?
Peach County spends $13,445 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Peach County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Peach County is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Peach County?
Kay Road Elementary is the highest-rated school in Peach County with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Peach County?
Across schools in Peach County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Peach County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Peach County has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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