For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,065 students in Cordele, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Cordele, GA is Crisp County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cordele, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Cordele have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Cordele, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crisp County High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cordele, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crisp County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2402 Cougar Alley
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3430
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Crisp Rydc
Alternative School
130 Haralson Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Cordele, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 N 15th St
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3425
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3425
Gr: 3-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
1001 Blackshear Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3415
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3415
Gr: PK-2 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Crossroads Alternative Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1120 24th Avenue East
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3460
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3460
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cordele, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cordele, GA include Crisp County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cordele?
2 public high schools are located in Cordele.
What is the racial composition of students in Cordele?
Cordele public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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