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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 campus. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Crisp County

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
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
3,327
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
White
50%
Hispanic
4%
Black
45%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
27%
Hispanic
8%
Black
59%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 3 schools in Crisp County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Crisp County High SchoolCordeleHigh09-12978·
Crisp County Primary SchoolCordeleElementaryKG-03964·
Crisp County Middle SchoolCordeleMiddle06-08714·
Crisp County Elementary SchoolCordeleElementary04-05439·
Crisp County Pre-KCordeleElementaryPK-PK216·
Crisp RYDCCordeleHigh05-1216·

Cities in Crisp County

Cordele6 schools

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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Crisp County has shrank 19% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,093 students to 3,327. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 33% to 27%.

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

How many public schools are in Crisp County?
Crisp County, Georgia has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,327 students.
How many high schools are in Crisp County?
Crisp County, Georgia has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 994 students.
How many middle schools are in Crisp County?
Crisp County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 714 students.
How many elementary schools are in Crisp County?
Crisp County, Georgia has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,619 students.
What is the largest school district in Crisp County?
Crisp County Public Schools is the largest school district in Crisp County, serving approximately 3,311 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Crisp County?
Crisp County has roughly 19,790 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Crisp County?
Median household income in Crisp County is $45,105, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 18.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Crisp County?
Approximately 15.3% of adults 25 and older in Crisp County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Crisp County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.8% of students in Crisp 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 Crisp County schools?
Across Crisp County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data