Total enrollment
3,327
-455 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
Crisp County
Georgia · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Crisp County number 6 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 555 students per school. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Crisp County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Crisp County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 19.7% | #122 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,327 | #87 of 137 | #1,732 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #71 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #21 of 137 | #899 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.8% | #13 of 137 | #44 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.6% | #76 of 137 | #752 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
19,790
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
3,327
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$45,105
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.8%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
1,619 students
Middle
1
714 students
High
2
994 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Crisp County Public Schools
3,311 students · 2 districts in Crisp County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Crisp 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.5%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.6% under 18
Test scores in Crisp County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Crisp County Primary School· 27.0%
- Crisp County Middle School· 20.0%
- Crisp County Elementary School· 18.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crisp County High School | Cordele | High | 09-12 | 978 | · |
| Crisp County Primary School | Cordele | Elementary | KG-03 | 964 | · |
| Crisp County Middle School | Cordele | Middle | 06-08 | 714 | · |
| Crisp County Elementary School | Cordele | Elementary | 04-05 | 439 | · |
| Crisp County Pre-K | Cordele | Elementary | PK-PK | 216 | · |
| Crisp RYDC | Cordele | High | 05-12 | 16 | · |
Cities in Crisp County
About Crisp County
Across the compact Georgia county of Crisp County of about 19,790 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 3,327 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $45,105, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 19%. That income level is 28% meaningfully below the Georgia median.
On the school-mix side, Crisp County spans 3 elementary schools (1,619 students), 1 middle school (714), and 2 high schools (994).
The largest single district in Crisp County is Crisp County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,311 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Crisp County has shrank 12% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,782 students to 3,327.
On allk12, the community for Crisp 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data