For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,591 students in Cordele, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 290 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Cordele, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Cordele, GA are Crisp County High School, Crisp County Middle School and Crisp County Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cordele, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Cordele have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cordele, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crisp County High School
Magnet 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
| 1,093 students
Rank: #22.
Crisp County Middle School
Magnet 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
| 796 students
Rank: #33.
Crisp County Primary School
Magnet 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
| 996 students
Rank: #44.
Crisp County Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 480 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crisp County Pre-k
Magnet School
802 E 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3410
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3410
Grades: PK
| 210 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crisp Rydc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
130 Haralson Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Grades: 6-10
| 16 students
Cordele, Georgia 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 schools in Cordele, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Cordele, GA include Crisp County High School, Crisp County Middle School and Crisp County Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Cordele?
6 public schools are located in Cordele.
What percentage of students in Cordele go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Cordele are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cordele?
Cordele public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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