Peach County High School

Peach County High School serves 1,166 students in grades 9-12 in Fort Valley, Georgia, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1 across its 68 full-time equivalent faculty members. As a regular public high school, it ranks in the 7th percentile statewide, placing #2117 out of 2271 Georgia high schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10. The school faces significant academic challenges, with 30% of students performing proficiently in English Language Arts and 12% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics across grade levels.

These results indicate substantial room for academic growth and suggest the need for focused educational support and resources. The school draws from a community where the median household income is $54,322 and median home values average $117,500. About 19% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while 23.6% of families live below the poverty line.

The ZIP code area encompasses 17,936 residents. Despite current academic challenges, Peach County High School serves as the educational hub for its community of students and families. The school is situated in a rural setting near Fort Valley, providing education in Georgia's peaceful Peach County region.

Located in a rural area, Peach County High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.