For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,298 students in Grady County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Grady County, GA is Cairo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grady County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Grady County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Grady County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cairo High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Grady County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cairo High School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 5th St Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2222
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,298 students
Grady County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
575 6th Ave Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 378-1222
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 378-1222
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grady County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Grady County, GA include Cairo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grady County?
1 public high schools are located in Grady County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grady County?
Grady County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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