Crisp County School District
School District · Cordele, Georgia
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,442
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,442
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating Crisp County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Crisp County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Crisp County Primary School
Cordele · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crisp County High School
Cordele · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crisp County Middle School
Cordele · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#165 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,093
+$965 vs Georgia median
District size
3,442 students
Typical than Georgia median
The short answer
Crisp County ranks #165 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Crisp County's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Crisp County Primary School (7.2/10), Crisp County High School (5.2/10), and Crisp County Middle School (3.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Crisp County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Crisp County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crisp County Primary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Crisp County High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Crisp County Middle School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Crisp County Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Crisp County
Crisp County is a Cordele, Georgia school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,442 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. District-level spending was $15,093 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Crisp County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crisp County Primary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Crisp County students show an average math proficiency of 39.6% and ELA proficiency of 41.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Crisp County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Crisp County with test data.
Schools in Crisp County
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Cordele
- Total Enrollment
- 3,442
- Teachers (FTE)
- 256
- District spending per student
- $15,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Crisp County?
Crisp County has 5 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 Crisp County?
The average composite rating for Crisp County is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Crisp County?
Crisp County's district-level spending was $15,093 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Crisp County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Crisp County is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Crisp County?
Crisp County Primary School is the highest-rated school in Crisp County with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Crisp County?
Across schools in Crisp County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Crisp County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Crisp County has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 5 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
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.9%
How we rate schools
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- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
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- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
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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