Top Rankings
Grady County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,484 students in Grady 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 Grady County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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
7 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
4,484 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
321 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Grady 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 92% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,247 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
18%
# Black Students
1,364 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
30%
36%
# White Students
1,726 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
39%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
215
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
371
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
298
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
317
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
325
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
318
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
326
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
341
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
339
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
346
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
374
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
335
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
292
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
287
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,216 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,506 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,216
$14,333
Spending / Student
$13,506
$13,458
Best Grady County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whigham Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 W Broad Ave
Whigham, GA 39897
(229) 762-4167
Whigham, GA 39897
(229) 762-4167
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
491 3rd St Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-3723
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-3723
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 20th St Ne
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-8441
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-8441
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #44.
Shiver Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1847 Ga Highway 93 N
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
985 1st St Nw
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2422
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2422
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1277 Booker Hill Blvd Sw
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2106
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2106
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #77.
Cairo High School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 5th St Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2222
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grady County School District?
Grady County School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,484 students.
What is the rank of Grady County School District?
Grady County School District is ranked #139 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grady County School District?
39% of Grady County School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grady County School District?
Grady County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Grady County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,506 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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