Peach County Schools & Education
Peach County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,381
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#138
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Peach County
Measured School Summary
Peach County faces educational challenges with a school score of 31/100 and a graduation rate of 88.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,381 per pupil, Peach County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 38% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Peach County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
31/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #138 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
88.0%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,381
$1,024 below the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Peach County has 6 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Peach County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Peach County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#138
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 19 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Peach County
Elementary to high school visible
3,866 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Peach County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Peach County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Peach County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Cozy Schooling in the Heart of Georgia
Peach County operates 6 public schools through a single school district, serving 3,866 students. The system is composed of three elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.
A Traditional Public School District
Peach County's single district manages all 3,866 students without the presence of charter or alternative schools. Peach County High School acts as the focal point for secondary education, housing 1,107 students on its campus.
A Rural Feel with Suburban Access
Four of the county's six schools are located in rural areas, while two serve the growing suburban population. With an average school size of 644 students, campuses like Byron Elementary provide a personal learning environment for younger children.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Peach County
Reported Enrollment
3,866
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Peach County
6 Public Schools in Peach County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peach County High School | Profile | Peach County | Fort Valley, 31030Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,107 |
| Byron Elementary School | Record | Peach County | Byron, 31008Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 660 |
| Hunt Elementary School | Record | Peach County | Fort Valley, 31030Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 640 |
| Kay Road Elementary | Record | Peach County | Byron, 31008Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 529 |
| Fort Valley Middle School | Record | Peach County | Fort Valley, 31030Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 481 |
| Byron Middle School | Record | Peach County | Byron, 31008Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 449 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,381
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Peach County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Peach County, Georgia?
Peach County operates 6 public schools through a single school district, serving 3,866 students. The system is composed of three elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Peach County, Georgia?
Peach County's single district manages all 3,866 students without the presence of charter or alternative schools. Peach County High School acts as the focal point for secondary education, housing 1,107 students on its campus.
What is the school experience like in Peach County?
Four of the county's six schools are located in rural areas, while two serve the growing suburban population. With an average school size of 644 students, campuses like Byron Elementary provide a personal learning environment for younger children.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.