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6.5 avg / 10

Cook County School District

School District · Adel, Georgia

Students: 3,068
Teachers (FTE): 244
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,353

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

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Evaluating Cook County?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cook County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Cook High School

6.9/10

Adel · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Cook County Middle School

6.7/10

Sparks · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Cook Elementary School

5.8/10

Sparks · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Georgia rank

#88 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,353

+$225 vs Georgia median

District size

3,068 students

Typical than Georgia median

The short answer

Cook County ranks #88 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Cook County's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cook High School (6.9/10), Cook County Middle School (6.7/10), and Cook Elementary School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Cook County Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +8.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cook County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Cook County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Cook High School 6.9 / 10
2 Cook County Middle School 6.7 / 10
3 Cook Elementary School 5.8 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Cook County

Cook County is a Adel, Georgia school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 3,068 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $14,353 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Cook County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cook High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Cook County students show an average math proficiency of 46.3% and ELA proficiency of 50.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Cook County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Cook County with test data.

Schools in Cook County

4 schools

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Adel
Total Enrollment
3,068
Teachers (FTE)
244
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cook County?

Cook County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cook County?

The average composite rating for Cook County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cook County?

Cook County spends $14,353 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cook County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cook County is 12.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cook County?

Cook High School is the highest-rated school in Cook County with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Cook County?

Across schools in Cook County with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cook County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Cook County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
46.3%
ELA Proficiency
50.8%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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