For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,384 students in Sparks, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sparks, GA are Cook County Middle School and Cook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparks, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sparks have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sparks, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cook County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-5999
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-5999
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: #22.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1512 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-6250
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-6250
Grades: 3-5
| 671 students
Sparks, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Comprehensive Psychoed. Services Of South Georgia (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
302 South Goodman
Sparks, GA 31647
(912) 549-6077
Sparks, GA 31647
(912) 549-6077
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sparks, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sparks, GA include Cook County Middle School and Cook Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sparks, GA?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sparks, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparks, GA?
Sparks, GA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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