For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 450 students in Pearson, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Pearson, GA is Atkinson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearson, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Pearson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Pearson, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atkinson County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pearson, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atkinson County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pearson, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pearson, GA include Atkinson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pearson?
1 public high schools are located in Pearson.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearson?
Pearson public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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