Pierce County Middle School

Pierce County
5216 County Farm Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516
825 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Pierce County Middle School, located in Blackshear, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Pierce County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking, collaborative projects, and skill-building activities that cater to the unique developmental needs of middle-grade learners.

Beyond the classroom, Pierce County Middle School prioritizes a well-rounded student experience by offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs. These activities are intended to help students discover their passions, develop leadership skills, and build a strong sense of community spirit. By maintaining a focus on character development alongside rigorous academic standards, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-prepared citizens who are ready to contribute positively to the broader Pierce County community.
825
Total Students
58.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    627 (76.0%)
  • Hispanic
    81 (9.8%)
  • Black
    68 (8.2%)
  • Two or More
    43 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pierce County
Phone: (912)449-2077
Website: http://pcms.pierce.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 726
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 274
Grade 7 288
Grade 8 263
Gender Ratio