Cook High School is a public high school located in Cook County, Georgia, United States, with an Adel postal address. The school is part of the Cook County School District, which serves Cook County.
Serving 895 students in grades 9-12, Cook High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cook High School serves the entire district of Adel, GA, covering an area of approximately 233.2 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone being about 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cook High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cook High School's student population of 895 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
895 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cook High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cook High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
35%
36%
White
46%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cook High School's ranking?
Cook High School is ranked #671 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cook High School often compared to?
Cook High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berrien High School, Cook County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cook High School?
The graduation rate of Cook High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cook High School?
895 students attend Cook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cook High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 14% 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 High School?
Cook High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cook High School offer ?
Cook High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cook High School part of?
Cook High School is part of Cook County School District.
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