6.9avg / 10

Pierce County School District

School District · Blackshear, Georgia

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 3,650

Teachers (FTE): 248

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,650

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,650

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#41 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,106

$1,022 vs Georgia median

District size

3,650 students

Typical than Georgia median

The short answer

Pierce County ranks #41 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Pierce County's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pierce County Middle School (8.6/10), Midway Elementary School (7.7/10), and Blackshear Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Pierce County High School

STAAR proficiency rose +12.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pierce County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Pierce County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Pierce County Middle School	8.6 / 10	Middle	—	811
2	Midway Elementary School	7.7 / 10	Elementary	—	479
3	Blackshear Elementary School	7.2 / 10	Elementary	—	845
4	Pierce County High School	5.8 / 10	High	—	1,062
5	Patterson Elementary School	5.1 / 10	Elementary	—	453

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Pierce County

Pierce County is a Blackshear, Georgia school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,650 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $13,106 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Pierce County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pierce County Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Pierce County students show an average math proficiency of 69.9% and ELA proficiency of 66.4%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Pierce County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency69.9%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency66.4%

School

State

Not reported

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

Schools in Pierce County

5 schools

Elementary Schools3

Midway Elementary School

4797.7

Blackshear Elementary School

8457.2

Patterson Elementary School

4535.1

Middle Schools1

Pierce County Middle School

8118.6

High Schools1

Pierce County High School

1,0625.8

District Details

State: Georgia
City: Blackshear
Total Enrollment: 3,650
Teachers (FTE): 248
District spending per student: $13,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pierce County?

Pierce County has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Pierce County?

The average composite rating for Pierce County is 6.9/10. 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 Pierce County?

Pierce County's district-level spending was $13,106 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 Pierce County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pierce County is 14.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pierce County?

Pierce County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Pierce County with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Pierce County?

Across schools in Pierce County with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pierce County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Pierce County has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 5 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: 6.9/10
Math Proficiency: 69.9%
ELA Proficiency: 66.4%

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.