Best Cook County Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 951 students in Cook County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Cook County, GA is Cook High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cook County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Cook County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public high schools.
Cook County, 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 Cook 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Cook County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cook High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9900 Highway 37
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2213
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
245 North Robinson Street
Lenox, GA 31637
(229) 546-4094
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cook County, GA

Cook County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
302 South Goodman
Sparks, GA 31647
(912) 549-6077
1200 North Hutchinson Street
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
601 South Parrish Avenue
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-7445

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cook County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cook County, GA include Cook High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cook County?
1 public high schools are located in Cook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County?
Cook County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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