Enrollment
1,053
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Blackshear, GA
Pierce County High School
Federal NCES profile for Pierce County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130414001915
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierce County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Blackshear · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pierce County High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Blackshear, GA.
School address
District: Pierce County · Georgia
NCES ID 130414001915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pierce County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pierce County High School
Pierce County High School is a mid-sized high school in Blackshear, Georgia, enrolling 1,053 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,053 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 348 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #324, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 527 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 223 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,053 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pierce County also operates Pierce County Middle School (825 students) and Blackshear Elementary School (820 students) alongside Pierce County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pierce County High School compares
Pierce County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 44% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,053
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,359
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Pierce County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pierce County, which includes Pierce County High School.
$12,359
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 59.0%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pierce County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackshear Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patterson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pierce County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,053 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pierce County High School
How many students attend Pierce County High School?
Pierce County High School has 1,053 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blackshear, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce County High School is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pierce County High School?
34.2% of students at Pierce County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierce County High School?
The largest demographic group at Pierce County High School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Blackshear, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierce County High School?
Pierce County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pierce County High School rank among public schools in Blackshear?
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Blackshear, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blackshear on the city page.
Is Pierce County High School a good school?
Pierce County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pierce County?
Besides Pierce County High School, Pierce County also operates Pierce County Middle School (825 students), Blackshear Elementary School (820 students), and Midway Elementary School (484 students). See the Pierce County district page for the complete list.
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