PEACH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Peach County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Peach County school district, located in Fort Valley, GA with about 970 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 60 teachers, Peach County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Peach County High School, located in Fort Valley, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Peach County School District. As a central hub for the local community, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective tracks. The campus environment is designed to foster both academic growth and social development, encouraging students to engage in a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond the classroom, Peach County High School is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on extracurricular activities and school spirit. The school boasts a robust athletic program—frequently represented by their "Trojans" mascot—and offers a variety of clubs, organizations, and career-technical programs (CTAE) that allow students to explore specific interests in fields such as business, technology, and the arts. By balancing rigorous academic standards with active student involvement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, community-minded graduates ready to meet the challenges of the future.

For more information, contact Peach County High School at (478) 825-8258 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 Campus Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
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PEACH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fort Valley, GA with about 970 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Peach County
Total Students:
970
Teachers:
60.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 970 students

Black or African American
52.2%
White
27.4%
Hispanic/Latino
16.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.