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Pepperell High School

High School · Floyd County · Lindale, GA

A Floyd County high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3 Dragon Dr SE, Lindale, GA 30147

  • Math 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation9.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$14,510
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Pepperell High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

54.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pepperell 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$56,875

Median home value

$121,900

Median rent

$932/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

68.5%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
9.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Darlington SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–123.1 mi711Compare →
Montessori School of RomePrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–123.7 mi115Compare →
Armuchee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.47–12Not available820Compare →
Coosa High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.38–12Not available858Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Floyd County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#15 of 15
District spending per student
$14,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Pepperell High School

Pepperell High School is a public high school in Lindale, GA, part of Floyd County, serving approximately 848 students in grades 8th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,204 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pepperell High School

What grades does Pepperell High School serve?

Pepperell High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Pepperell High School?

Pepperell High School has an enrollment of approximately 848 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pepperell High School?

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

How does Pepperell High School rank in GA?

Pepperell High School ranks #1,204 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Pepperell High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pepperell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Pepperell High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pepperell High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pepperell High School a charter school?

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

Is Pepperell High School a Title I school?

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

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

54.1% of students at Pepperell 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
848
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Floyd County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 30147)
4,855
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
34.3
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 30147; 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

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