For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,687 students in Crisp County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Crisp County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,318 Schools
# Students
3,687 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Crisp County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
226 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
18%
# Black Students
2,120 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
58%
36%
# White Students
1,147 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
31%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
217
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
257
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
265
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
256
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
249
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
259
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
281
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
261
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
272
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
300
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
353
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
278
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
227
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
212
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,501 is higher than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,205 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,501
$14,328
Spending / Student
$14,205
$13,453
Best Crisp County School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crisp County School District?
Crisp County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,687 students.
What is the rank of Crisp County School District?
Crisp County School District is ranked #192 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Crisp County School District?
58% of Crisp County School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 6% 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 Crisp County School District?
Crisp County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Crisp County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,205 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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