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6 schools in Cordele

Georgia · Public K-12

Public-school families in Cordele pick from 6 campuses serving the city's roughly 3,327 K-12 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Cordele

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,327
-766 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
27%
was 33%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
59%
was 58%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Crisp County Elementary SchoolElementary04-05439
Crisp County High SchoolHigh09-12978
Crisp County Middle SchoolMiddle06-08714
Crisp County Pre-KElementaryPK-PK216
Crisp County Primary SchoolElementaryKG-03964
Crisp RYDCHigh05-1216

About Cordele

Cordele, Georgia is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,327 students. By school count, it is an average-sized city.

In terms of grade levels, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 555, below the state mean of about 748.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Cordele has fell 19% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,093 students to 3,327. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 33% to 27%.

On this page, the community for Cordele discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Cordele, Georgia?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Cordele, with a combined enrollment of about 3,327.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Cordele?
Cordele has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Cordele?
Crisp County High School is the largest public school in Cordele by enrollment, with approximately 978 students.
What school districts serve Cordele?
Cordele is served by 2 public school districts, including Crisp County, Department of Juvenile Justice.
What grade levels do public schools in Cordele cover?
Public schools in Cordele serve students from pre-K through grade 12.