For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,588 students in Pierce County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pierce County, GA are Patterson Elementary School, Midway Elementary School and Pierce County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pierce County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3414 Drawdy St
Patterson, GA 31557
(912) 647-5373
Patterson, GA 31557
(912) 647-5373
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3244 Midway Church Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 807-0084
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 807-0084
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Pierce County Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5216 County Farm Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2077
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2077
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Blackshear Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5217 Ga Highway 121
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2088
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2088
Gr: PK-5 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pierce County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pierce County, GA include Patterson Elementary School, Midway Elementary School and Pierce County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pierce County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pierce County include: Midway Elementary School vs. Blackshear Elementary School, Patterson Elementary School vs. Blackshear Elementary School, Blackshear Elementary School vs. Midway Elementary School
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