Pike County High School

1,105 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pike County High School, located in Zebulon, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Pike County School District. As the home of the "Pirates," the school emphasizes a community-focused environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military, by fostering a culture of character development and academic excellence.

Beyond the classroom, Pike County High School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local community, maintaining strong traditions in athletics, arts, and career-technical student organizations (CTSO). The school’s curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, offering advanced placement courses alongside specialized vocational training to ensure students have diverse pathways for success. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and student engagement, the institution seeks to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are ready to contribute to the future of Pike County and the broader global community.

1,105

Total Students

71.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pike County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	966
Hispanic	25
Black	73
Asian	3
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	1

White
966 (87.4 %)
Black
73 (6.6 %)
Two or More
37 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
25 (2.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
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:	Pike County
Phone:	(770)567-8770
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 9 314

Grade 10 258

Grade 11 271

Grade 12 262