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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 campus. That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Pike County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,459
+102 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 88%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
6%
was 8%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,459
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
White
88%
Hispanic
2%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
3%
Black
6%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 2 schools in Pike County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pike County High SchoolZebulonHigh09-121,075·
Pike County Primary SchoolZebulonElementaryPK-02805·
Pike County Middle SchoolZebulonMiddle06-08777·
Pike County Elementary SchoolZebulonElementary03-05768·
Zebulon High SchoolZebulonHigh09-1234·

Cities in Pike County

Zebulon5 schools

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 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 3%: 3,357 students in SY 2017-18 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

How many K-12 schools serve Pike County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Pike County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,459.
How many high schools are in Pike County?
Pike County, Georgia has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,109 students.
How many middle schools are in Pike County?
Pike County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 777 students.
How many elementary schools are in Pike County?
Pike County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,573 students.
What is the largest school district in Pike County?
Pike County Public Schools is the largest school district in Pike County, serving approximately 3,459 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Pike County?
Pike County has roughly 19,903 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Pike County?
Median household income in Pike County is $86,719, above the Georgia average of $62,740. About 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pike County?
Approximately 21.5% of adults 25 and older in Pike County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pike County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 42.9% of students in Pike County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pike County schools?
Across Pike County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data