Pierce County High School
About This School
Pierce County High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pierce County High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Pierce County High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pierce County High School's students and teachers. more
High Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Baptist Church & Christian School 11 miles | n/a | |
| Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center 12.5 miles |  |
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| Ware County High School 13.3 miles |  |
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| Brantley County High School 18.5 miles |  |
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| Lake Grace Christian School 19.5 miles | n/a |
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Enrollment (2011)
Total: 926Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Pierce County High School had 49% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Pierce County District Spending
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Pierce County High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the GHSGT
What is it?
The GHSGT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 11 in English language arts, math, science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of pass, pass plus, or fail. Students must pass all sections of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school.
About the EOCT
What is it?
The EOCT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed at the completion of each course in grade 9 literature & composition, American literature and composition, algebra I, geometry, physical science, biology, United States History and Economics/Business/Free Enterprise.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of pass, pass plus, or fail. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
About the GHSWT
What is it?
The GHSWT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of pass, pass plus, or fail. Students must pass all sections of the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
9th Grade Literature
Algebra I
American Literature
Biology
Economics
Geometry
Physical Science
U.S. History
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Writing
Composite
English
Math
Reading
Science
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
TestRating
9 out of 10
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