Pierce County High School
4850 County Farm Rd, Blackshear, GA 31516. 218 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 57.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Pierce County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 38.5%Georgia private college 1.8%Out-of-state college 5%Georgia technical college 12.4%Career credential, working 15.1%Working, not in college 15.1%Not found in Georgia records 11.9%Share of the 218 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Auburn University, Bethune-Cookman University, Crown College, Flagler College, Full Sail University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt South Georgia State College 40 22% $7,405 $39,798 $13,750 Coastal Pines Technical College 25 53% $395 $35,445 — Georgia Southern University 12 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 University of Georgia 8 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Valdosta State University 5 45% $10,804 $52,334 $23,000 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Ware County High School (14.3 mi, 53.5% to college) · Brantley County High School (15.1 mi, 45% to college) · Bacon County High School (18.9 mi, 43.1% to college) · Wayne County High School (25.8 mi, 45.9% to college) · Appling County High School (29.7 mi, 50.8% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Pierce County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Pierce County | Pierce County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 57.7% | 57.7% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 95.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,082 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 55.5% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Pierce County High School graduates go to college?
- 57.7% of the Class of 2024 at Pierce County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Pierce County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Pierce County High School graduates are South Georgia State College, Coastal Pines Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Pierce County High School?
- Pierce County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 95.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Pierce County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 18% of Pierce County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
