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Cook County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,876 students in Cook County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Cook County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
3,876 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Cook County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
389 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
18%
# Black Students
1,319 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
34%
36%
# White Students
1,966 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
51%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
168
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
206
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
230
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
211
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
477
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
478
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
503
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
208
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
256
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
249
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
255
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
242
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
203
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
190
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,417 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,630 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,417
$14,333
Spending / Student
$9,630
$13,458
Best Cook County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cook High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9900 Highway 37
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2213
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2213
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students
Rank: #22.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1512 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-6250
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-6250
Grades: 3-5
| 671 students
Rank: #33.
Cook County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-5999
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-5999
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: n/an/a
1512 N. Elm Street, Sparks, GA
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 549-6250
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 549-6250
Grades: 3-5
| 787 students
Rank: n/an/a
1531 Patterson St
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 549-7713
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 549-7713
Grades: PK-2
| 815 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cook County School District?
Cook County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,876 students.
What is the rank of Cook County School District?
Cook County School District is ranked #138 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County School District?
51% of Cook County School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cook County School District?
Cook County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Cook County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,630 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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