Total enrollment
3,459
+50 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Pike County
Georgia · Public K-12
5 public K-12 schools operate inside Pike County, with roughly 3,459 students enrolled, an average of 692 per school. That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Pike County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Pike County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 51.6% | #19 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,459 | #83 of 137 | #1,693 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #99 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #73 of 137 | #1,468 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 42.9% | #129 of 137 | #1,970 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.7% | #130 of 137 | #2,033 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
19,903
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,459
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$86,719
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.9%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,573 students
Middle
1
777 students
High
2
1,109 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pike County Public Schools
3,459 students · 1 district in Pike County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pike County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.2% under 18
Test scores in Pike County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Pike County Elementary School· 42.9%
- Pike County Middle School· 39.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County High School | Zebulon | High | 09-12 | 1,075 | · |
| Pike County Primary School | Zebulon | Elementary | PK-02 | 805 | · |
| Pike County Middle School | Zebulon | Middle | 06-08 | 777 | · |
| Pike County Elementary School | Zebulon | Elementary | 03-05 | 768 | · |
| Zebulon High School | Zebulon | High | 09-12 | 34 | · |
Cities in Pike County
About Pike County
In Georgia, Pike County is a rural-scale county of about 19,903 residents. 5 public schools across the county educates about 3,459 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $86,719, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 38% higher than the Georgia median.
In terms of grade levels, Pike County covers 2 elementary schools (1,573 students), 1 middle school (777), and 2 high schools (1,109).
Pike County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,459 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 3,409 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,459 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Pike County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data