Cook County Schools & Education
Cook County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,855
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#53
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cook County
Measured School Summary
Cook County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,855 per pupil, Cook County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 16% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cook County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
4 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #53 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
5.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,855
$550 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Cook County has 4 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Cook County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Cook County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#53
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Cook County
Elementary to high school visible
3,096 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cook County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cook County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Cook County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small, Efficient, and Highly Successful
Cook County maintains a streamlined educational system of just four public schools serving 3,096 students. This single-district model includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
A Unified Community School System
The Cook County School District manages the entire local student body with a focus on core public education. Cook High School is the largest campus in the system, enrolling 909 students in grades 9 through 12.
A Purely Rural Educational Setting
All four schools in Cook County are located in rural locales, creating a close-knit educational environment. With an average school size of 774, the county offers a personal feel where the primary school serves 839 younger learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Cook County
Reported Enrollment
3,096
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Cook County
Cook County
4 Public Schools in Cook County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook High School | Record | Cook County | Adel, 31620Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 909 |
| Cook Primary School | Record | Cook County | Adel, 31620Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 839 |
| Cook County Middle School | Record | Cook County | Sparks, 31647Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 714 |
| Cook Elementary School | Record | Cook County | Sparks, 31647Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 634 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,855
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Cook County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cook County, Georgia?
Cook County maintains a streamlined educational system of just four public schools serving 3,096 students. This single-district model includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Cook County, Georgia?
The Cook County School District manages the entire local student body with a focus on core public education. Cook High School is the largest campus in the system, enrolling 909 students in grades 9 through 12.
What is the school experience like in Cook County?
All four schools in Cook County are located in rural locales, creating a close-knit educational environment. With an average school size of 774, the county offers a personal feel where the primary school serves 839 younger learners.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.