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4 schools in Pelham

Georgia · Public K-12

Pelham, Georgia comes in at 4 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 1,825 students total and an average campus size near 456.

7-year change in Pelham

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,825
-208 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
42%
was 47%
% Hispanic
13%
was 8%
% Black
41%
was 42%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Pelham City Middle SchoolMiddle06-08287
Pelham Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05578
Pelham High SchoolHigh09-12381
Shiver Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-08579

About Pelham

Public education in Pelham, Georgia runs across 4 schools that serves roughly 1,825 students. By footprint, Pelham sits in the small bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 456, lower than the state mean of about 748.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,825 students, declined 10% from the 2,033 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 8% to 13%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Pelham discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Pelham?
Pelham, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,825 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Pelham?
Pelham has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Pelham?
Shiver Elementary School is the largest public school in Pelham by enrollment, with approximately 579 students.
What school districts serve Pelham?
Pelham is served by 2 public school districts, including Pelham City, Grady County.
What grade levels do public schools in Pelham cover?
Public schools in Pelham serve students from pre-K through grade 12.