For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,457 students in Cordele, GA (there are , serving 290 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Cordele, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Cordele, 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.
Cordele, 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 Cordele have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cordele, GA (2025)
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 | 1,050 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 | 968 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 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
802 E 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3410
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3410
Gr: PK | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 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 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Cordele, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 N 15th St
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3425
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3425
Gr: 3-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
1001 Blackshear Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3415
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3415
Gr: PK-2 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Crossroads Alternative Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1120 24th Avenue East
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3460
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3460
Flint Area Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
607 East 8th Ave
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 273-5653
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 273-5653
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cordele, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Cordele, GA include Crisp County High School, Crisp County Middle School and Crisp County Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Cordele?
6 public schools are located in Cordele.
What percentage of students in Cordele go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Cordele are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cordele?
Cordele public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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