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Peach County High School

High School · Peach County · Fort Valley, GA

A high school in Fort Valley, GA where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3665 Peachparkway, Fort Valley, GA 31030

  • Math 12% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-29.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.5 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation5.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$13,445
Chronic Absenteeism34.8%

Students at Peach County High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
23%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Peach County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,141

Median home value

$125,000

Median rent

$839/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

23.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
5.6% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Byron Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–124.8 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Peach County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$13,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Peach County High School is listed in Peach County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Peach County High School

Peach County High School is a public high school in Fort Valley, GA, part of Peach County, serving approximately 1,166 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,994 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Peach County High School

What grades does Peach County High School serve?

Peach County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Peach County High School?

Peach County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,166 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peach County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Peach County High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Peach County High School rank in GA?

Peach County High School ranks #1,994 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Peach County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Peach County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Peach County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Peach County High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Peach County High School a charter school?

No, Peach County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Peach County High School a Title I school?

No, Peach County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peach County High School?

68.4% of students at Peach County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,166
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Peach County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.8%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 31030)
17,987
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31030; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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