For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,700 students in Crisp County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 270 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Crisp County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Crisp County, GA are Crisp County High School, Crisp County Middle School and Crisp County Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crisp County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Crisp County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Crisp County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crisp County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2402 Cougar Alley
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3430
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,070 students
Rank: #22.
Crisp County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 E 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3460
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3460
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #33.
Crisp County Primary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Old Hatley Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3450
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3450
Grades: K-3
| 1,027 students
Rank: #44.
Crisp County Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3420
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3420
Grades: 4-5
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
802 E 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3410
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3410
Grades: PK
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crisp Rydc
Alternative School
130 Haralson Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Grades: 7-11
| 13 students
Crisp County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 N 15th St
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3425
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3425
Grades: 3-5
| 352 students
1001 Blackshear Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3415
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3415
Grades: PK-2
| 719 students
Crossroads Alternative Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1120 24th Avenue East
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3460
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3460
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Flint Area Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
607 East 8th Ave
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 273-5653
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 273-5653
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Crisp County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Crisp County, GA include Crisp County High School, Crisp County Middle School and Crisp County Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Crisp County, GA?
6 public schools are located in Crisp County, GA.
What percentage of students in Crisp County, GA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Crisp County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crisp County, GA?
Crisp County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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