Pierce County High School

Pierce County
4850 County Farm Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516
1,033 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Pierce County High School, located in Blackshear, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Pierce County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various career-technical programs, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in post-secondary education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Pierce County High School emphasizes the importance of holistic development through a robust offering of extracurricular activities. Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations, which serve to build character, leadership, and school spirit. With a focus on community pride and student achievement, the school remains a central pillar of Blackshear, dedicated to supporting the aspirations of its students and maintaining strong connections with local families and stakeholders.
1,033
Total Students
62.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    804 (77.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    98 (9.5 %)
  • Black
    78 (7.6 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    11 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pierce County
Phone: (912)449-2055
Website: http://pchs.pierce.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,033
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 821
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 275
Grade 10 290
Grade 11 237
Grade 12 231
Gender Ratio