Pelham City School District
School District · Pelham, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,718
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,718
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#146 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,718
$410 vs Georgia median
District size
1,316 students
Smaller than Georgia median
About Pelham City
Pelham City is a Pelham, Georgia school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,316 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $13,718 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Pelham City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pelham City Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Pelham City students show an average math proficiency of 22.8% and ELA proficiency of 22.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pelham City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pelham City with test data.
Schools in Pelham City
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Pelham
- Total Enrollment
- 1,316
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pelham City?
Pelham City has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pelham City?
The average composite rating for Pelham City is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pelham City?
Pelham City spends $13,718 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pelham City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pelham City is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pelham City?
Pelham City Middle School is the highest-rated school in Pelham City with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Pelham City?
Across schools in Pelham City with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pelham City compare to other districts in Georgia?
Pelham City has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 3 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Pelham City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
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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