For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,306 students in Sparks, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sparks, GA are Cook County Middle School and Cook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparks, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Sparks have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sparks, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cook County Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-5999
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-5999
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1512 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-6250
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-6250
Gr: 3-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Sparks, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Comprehensive Psychoed. Services Of South Georgia (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
302 South Goodman
Sparks, GA 31647
(912) 549-6077
Sparks, GA 31647
(912) 549-6077
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sparks, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sparks, GA include Cook County Middle School and Cook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sparks?
2 public schools are located in Sparks.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparks?
Sparks public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sparks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sparks include: Cook Elementary School vs. Cook County Middle School, Cook County Middle School vs. Cook Elementary School
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