For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,442 students in Crisp County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Crisp County School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
3,442 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Crisp County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
19%
% Black
59%
36%
% White
28%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,604 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,216 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,604
$14,305
Spending / Student
$15,216
$13,431
Best Crisp County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crisp County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2402 Cougar Alley
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3430
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,050 students
Rank: #22.
Crisp County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 E 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3460
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3460
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
Crisp County Primary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Old Hatley Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3450
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3450
Grades: K-3
| 968 students
Rank: #44.
Crisp County Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3420
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3420
Grades: 4-5
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
802 E 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3410
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3410
Grades: PK
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crisp County School District?
Crisp County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,442 students.
What is the rank of Crisp County School District?
Crisp County School District is ranked #192 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Crisp County School District?
59% of Crisp County School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crisp County School District?
Crisp County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Crisp County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,216 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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