For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,298 students in Grady County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Grady County, GA is Cairo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grady County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Grady County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Grady County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cairo High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Grady County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cairo High School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 5th St Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2222
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Grady County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Grady County, GA include Cairo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grady County?
1 public high schools are located in Grady County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grady County?
Grady County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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