For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,298 students in Grady County, GA.
The top ranked public charter school in Grady County, GA is Cairo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grady County, GA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Grady County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Grady County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cairo High School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 5th St Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2222
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,298 students
Grady County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
575 6th Ave Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 378-1222
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 378-1222
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Grady County, GA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Grady County, GA include Cairo High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Grady County?
1 public charter schools are located in Grady County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grady County?
Grady County public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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