For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,185 students in Crisp County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crisp County, GA are Crisp County Middle School, Crisp County Primary School and Crisp County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crisp County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crisp County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Crisp County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Crisp Rydc
Alternative School
130 Haralson Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Crisp County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 N 15th St
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3425
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3425
Grades: 3-5
| 352 students
1001 Blackshear Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3415
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3415
Grades: PK-2
| 719 students
Crossroads Alternative Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1120 24th Avenue East
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3460
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3460
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Crisp County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crisp County, GA include Crisp County Middle School, Crisp County Primary School and Crisp County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crisp County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Crisp County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crisp County?
Crisp County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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