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Pelham City School District

188 West Railroad St South
Pelham, GA 31779
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pelham City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,316 students in Pelham City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Pelham City School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
1,316 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pelham City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#186 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
39%
19%
40%
20%
40%
82%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
55%
36%
% White
33%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,040 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,667 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,040
$14,305
Spending / Student
$16,667
$13,431

Best Pelham City School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
534 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Pelham High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8623
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Pelham City Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Mathewson Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pelham City School District?
Pelham City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,316 students.
What is the rank of Pelham City School District?
Pelham City School District is ranked #186 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham City School District?
55% of Pelham City School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pelham City School District?
Pelham City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Pelham City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,667 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,316 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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