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Pike County Schools & Education

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,232

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#69

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Pike County

Measured School Summary

Pike County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,232 per pupil, Pike County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 7% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Pike 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

5 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

53/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #69 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

6.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,232

$1,173 below the state average

School coverage

5

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Pike County has 5 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.

Parent decision brief

What Pike 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

Pike 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

#69

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above 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.

Pike County

Elementary to high school visible

3,584 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Pike County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Pike 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?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Pike 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.

Small-Scale Education with Big Results

Pike County operates a lean education system consisting of five public schools serving 3,584 students. The landscape includes a mix of primary and elementary facilities alongside one middle and two high schools.

Exceptional Graduation Rates in Pike County

Pike County boasts an impressive 95.0% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the state average of 88.1% and the national average of 87.0%. Remarkably, the county achieves these results with a per-pupil expenditure of only $6,232, which is well below state and national benchmarks.

Unified District Focuses on Traditional Learning

The Pike County School District manages the entire local student population without the presence of charter schools. Pike County High School serves as the primary secondary hub with an enrollment of 1,105 students.

Rural Settings and Varying Campus Sizes

The county's schools are all located in rural locales, maintaining an average size of 717 students per campus. While the main high school is quite large, Zebulon High School provides an extremely intimate alternative with only 56 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

5

in Pike County

Reported Enrollment

3,584

5 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High2
Other0

1 School District in Pike County

Pike County

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5 schools
3,584 students enrolled
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5 Public Schools in Pike 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 data

Level

Showing 5 of 5 matching schools

Pike County High School

Pike County

Zebulon, 30295 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High1,105 students

Pike County Middle School

Pike County

Zebulon, 30295 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle836 students

Pike County Primary School

Pike County

Zebulon, 30295 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary804 students

Pike County Elementary School

Pike County

Zebulon, 30295 / Rural: Distant

Record3–5Primary783 students

Zebulon High School

Pike County

Zebulon, 30295 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12Virtual56 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,232

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Pike County?
Pike County has a school score of 53/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Pike County?
The high school graduation rate in Pike County is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Pike County spend per student?
Pike County spends $6,232 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Pike County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Pike County, Georgia?

Pike County operates a lean education system consisting of five public schools serving 3,584 students. The landscape includes a mix of primary and elementary facilities alongside one middle and two high schools.

How do schools in Pike County perform academically?

Pike County boasts an impressive 95.0% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the state average of 88.1% and the national average of 87.0%. Remarkably, the county achieves these results with a per-pupil expenditure of only $6,232, which is well below state and national benchmarks.

What are the major school districts in Pike County, Georgia?

The Pike County School District manages the entire local student population without the presence of charter schools. Pike County High School serves as the primary secondary hub with an enrollment of 1,105 students.

What is the school experience like in Pike County?

The county's schools are all located in rural locales, maintaining an average size of 717 students per campus. While the main high school is quite large, Zebulon High School provides an extremely intimate alternative with only 56 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.