For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,457 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 39%), 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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Crisp County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crisp County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2402 Cougar Alley
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3430
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3430
Gr: 9-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Crisp County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1116 E 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3460
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3460
Gr: 6-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Crisp County Primary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Old Hatley Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3450
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3450
Gr: K-3 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Crisp County Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3420
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3420
Gr: 4-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
802 E 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3410
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3410
Gr: PK | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Crisp Rydc
Alternative School
130 Haralson Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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?
6 public schools are located in Crisp County.
What percentage of students in Crisp County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Crisp County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crisp County?
Crisp County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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