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Cook County

Georgia · Public K-12

Cook County's public schools, 5 in all, serve approximately 3,115 K-12 students inside Georgia, with Cook County Public Schools the largest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Cook County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,115
-94 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
44%
was 52%
% Hispanic
13%
was 10%
% Black
35%
was 33%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
3,115
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,651
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,444 students
Middle
1
640 students
High
2
1,031 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cook County Public Schools
2,979 students · 2 districts in Cook County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cook County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
64%
Hispanic
8%
Black
28%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
44%
Hispanic
13%
Black
35%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
38
25.4% under 18

Test scores in Cook County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Cook County Middle School· 32.5%
  2. Cook Elementary School· 27.4%

See all 2 schools in Cook County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Cook High SchoolAdelHigh09-12895·
Cook Primary SchoolAdelElementaryPK-02778·
Cook Elementary SchoolSparksElementary03-05666·
Cook County Middle SchoolSparksMiddle06-08640·
Discovery Regional High SchoolLenoxHigh09-12136·

Cities in Cook County

Adel2 schoolsSparks2 schoolsLenox1 school

About Cook County

Cook County is a low-population county of about 17,532 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system teaches approximately 3,115 students across 5 schools.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $53,651 a year, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%. That income level is 14% lower than the Georgia median.

For a sense of the school types, Cook County comprises 2 elementary schools (1,444 students), 1 middle school (640), and 2 high schools (1,031).

Cook County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,979 students across Cook County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 3%: 3,209 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,115 in SY 2024-25. Cook County now counts 5 public schools, up from 4 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 52% to 44%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Cook County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Cook County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Cook County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,115.
How many high schools are in Cook County?
Cook County, Georgia has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,031 students.
How many middle schools are in Cook County?
Cook County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 640 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cook County?
Cook County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,444 students.
What is the largest school district in Cook County?
Cook County Public Schools is the largest school district in Cook County, serving approximately 2,979 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Cook County?
Cook County, Georgia has a population of approximately 17,532, with a median age of 38. About 25.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Cook County?
Median household income in Cook County is $53,651, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cook County?
Approximately 17.9% of adults 25 and older in Cook County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Cook County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Cook County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cook County schools?
Across Cook County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data