6.4avg / 10

Peach County School District

School District · Fort Valley, Georgia

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 4,015

Teachers (FTE): 275

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,015

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.6:1

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,015

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.6:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#95 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above 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 #95 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Peach County's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Byron Middle School (7.4/10), Byron Elementary School (6.8/10), and Fort Valley Middle School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Hunt Elementary School

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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Byron Middle School	7.4 / 10	Middle	—	472
2	Byron Elementary School	6.8 / 10	Elementary	—	715
3	Fort Valley Middle School	6.8 / 10	Middle	—	466
4	Hunt Elementary School	6.6 / 10	Elementary	—	635
5	Kay Road Elementary	6.3 / 10	Elementary	—	526
6	Peach County High School	4.3 / 10	High	—	1,166

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. District-level spending was $13,445 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Peach County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Byron Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Peach County students show an average math proficiency of 38.8% and ELA proficiency of 46.3%.

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

Math Proficiency38.8%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency46.3%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Peach County with test data.

Schools in Peach County

6 schools

Elementary Schools3

Byron Elementary School

7156.8

Hunt Elementary School

Middle Schools2

Fort Valley Middle School

4666.8

High Schools1

Peach County High School

1,1664.3

District Details

State: Georgia
City: Fort Valley
Total Enrollment: 4,015
Teachers (FTE): 275
District spending per student: $13,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Peach County?

Peach County's district-level spending was $13,445 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Byron Middle School is the highest-rated school in Peach County with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Peach County?

Across schools in Peach County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.3%. 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 6.4/10 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: 6.4/10
Math Proficiency: 38.8%
ELA Proficiency: 46.3%

Resources

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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.