Crisp County Schools & Education
Crisp County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,668
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#57
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Crisp County
Measured School Summary
Crisp County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,668 per pupil, Crisp County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Crisp 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
6 public schools and 2 districts 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #57 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
2.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,668
$263 above the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts 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
Crisp County has 6 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Crisp 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
Crisp 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
#57
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Crisp County
Elementary to high school visible
3,575 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Department of Juvenile Justice
Middle school only in this slice
16 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Department of Juvenile Justice is the largest listed district slice, with 25 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 Crisp County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Crisp County district systems?
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 Crisp 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.
Focused Education in Crisp County
Crisp County supports six public schools serving a total of 3,591 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary and two middle schools, providing a balanced educational path for the local community.
Public and Specialized Districts
The Crisp County School District serves 3,575 students across five primary campuses. The county also hosts the Department of Juvenile Justice district, which provides alternative education for 372 students across 25 smaller facilities.
Rural Roots Meet Town Centers
Schools are split evenly between rural and town locales, with an average enrollment of 599 students. Crisp County High School is the largest facility, housing 1,093 students in a central town setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Crisp County
Reported Enrollment
3,591
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Crisp County
Crisp County
GuideDepartment of Juvenile Justice
6 Public Schools in Crisp County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crisp County High School | Profile | Crisp County | Cordele, 31015Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,093 |
| Crisp County Primary School | Profile | Crisp County | Cordele, 31015Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 996 |
| Crisp County Middle School | Record | Crisp County | Cordele, 31010Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 796 |
| Crisp County Elementary School | Record | Crisp County | Cordele, 31010Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 480 |
| Crisp County Pre-K | Record | Crisp County | Cordele, 31010Town: Distant | PK | Other | 210 |
| Crisp RYDC | Record | Department of Juvenile Justice | Cordele, 31015Rural: Fringe | 6–10 | Alternative | 16 |
Crisp County High School
Crisp County
Cordele, 31015 / Rural: Fringe
Crisp County Primary School
Crisp County
Cordele, 31015 / Rural: Fringe
Crisp County Elementary School
Crisp County
Cordele, 31010 / Town: Distant
Crisp RYDC
Department of Juvenile Justice
Cordele, 31015 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,668
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Crisp County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Crisp County, Georgia?
Crisp County supports six public schools serving a total of 3,591 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary and two middle schools, providing a balanced educational path for the local community.
What are the major school districts in Crisp County, Georgia?
The Crisp County School District serves 3,575 students across five primary campuses. The county also hosts the Department of Juvenile Justice district, which provides alternative education for 372 students across 25 smaller facilities.
What is the school experience like in Crisp County?
Schools are split evenly between rural and town locales, with an average enrollment of 599 students. Crisp County High School is the largest facility, housing 1,093 students in a central town setting.
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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.