Pierce County Middle School
Blackshear, GA · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Pierce County Middle School is a middle school located in Blackshear, Georgia. The school serves 827 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 47/100 (D), Pierce County Middle School performs below the state average for Georgia. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pierce County Middle School has a DataScore of 47/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Pierce County Middle School has 827 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
Pierce County Middle School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +4.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Pierce County Middle School is part of the Pierce County in Blackshear, Georgia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.