Pike County Schools & Education
Pike County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Pike County
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 dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County High School | Profile | Pike County | Zebulon, 30295Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,105 |
| Pike County Middle School | Record | Pike County | Zebulon, 30295Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 836 |
| Pike County Primary School | Record | Pike County | Zebulon, 30295Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 804 |
| Pike County Elementary School | Record | Pike County | Zebulon, 30295Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 783 |
| Zebulon High School | Record | Pike County | Zebulon, 30295Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Virtual | 56 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,232
State avg $7,405
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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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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.