For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,876 students in Cook County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 132 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cook County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Cook County, GA are Cook High School, Cook Elementary School and Cook County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cook County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Cook County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cook County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cook High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9900 Highway 37
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2213
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2213
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students
Rank: #22.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1512 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-6250
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-6250
Grades: 3-5
| 671 students
Rank: #33.
Cook County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-5999
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-5999
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: n/an/a
1512 N. Elm Street, Sparks, GA
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 549-6250
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 549-6250
Grades: 3-5
| 787 students
Rank: n/an/a
1531 Patterson St
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 549-7713
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 549-7713
Grades: PK-2
| 815 students
Cook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Comprehensive Psychoed. Services Of South Georgia (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
302 South Goodman
Sparks, GA 31647
(912) 549-6077
Sparks, GA 31647
(912) 549-6077
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 North Hutchinson Street
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2294
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2294
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
601 South Parrish Avenue
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-7445
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-7445
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cook County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Cook County, GA include Cook High School, Cook Elementary School and Cook County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cook County, GA?
5 public schools are located in Cook County, GA.
What percentage of students in Cook County, GA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cook County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County, GA?
Cook County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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