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#419 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 18% in state

Pike County Elementary School

Elementary School · Pike County · Zebulon, GA

An elementary school in Zebulon, GA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

607 Pirate Dr, Zebulon, GA 30295

  • Math 66% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+24 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$11,753
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Pike County Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

48.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pike County Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average450/100K

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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

$76,528

Median home value

$255,800

Median rent

$968/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30295; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pike County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$11,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Pike County Elementary School

Pike County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Zebulon, GA, part of Pike County, serving approximately 775 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pike County Elementary School

What grades does Pike County Elementary School serve?

Pike County Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Pike County Elementary School?

Pike County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike County Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pike County Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pike County Elementary School rank in GA?

Pike County Elementary School ranks #419 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Pike County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pike County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Pike County Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pike County Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pike County Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Pike County Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pike County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pike County Elementary School?

48.1% of students at Pike County Elementary 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
775
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
Area population (ZIP 30295)
5,424
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
32.9
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 30295; 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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