Grady County Schools & Education
Grady County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,136
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#91
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grady County
Measured School Summary
Grady County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,136 per pupil, Grady County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grady 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
7 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
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #91 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,136
$269 below the state average
School coverage
7
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
Grady County has 7 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 Grady 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
Grady 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
#91
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below 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.
Grady County
Elementary to high school visible
4,405 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Grady County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Grady 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?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Grady 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.
A Consolidated Network in Grady County
Grady County maintains a streamlined educational infrastructure with seven public schools serving 4,405 students. The system includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all managed by a single unified district. This layout ensures a consistent academic path for families from preschool through graduation.
Charter Options at Cairo High School
The Grady County district manages the entire local student population, with Cairo High School serving as its flagship institution for 1,274 students. Notably, the county incorporates charter options into its public system, with Cairo High operating as a charter school. This unique structure represents over 14% of the county's total school inventory.
A Mix of Town and Rural Learning
Education in Grady County takes place across four town-based schools and three rural campuses. The average school size is 629 students, ranging from the large Cairo High School to Shiver Elementary with 478 students. This balance offers families a choice between community-centered town schools and quieter rural environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Grady County
Reported Enrollment
4,405
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
14% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Grady County
7 Public Schools in Grady County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo High School | Profile | Grady County | Cairo, 39828Town: Distant | 9–12 | Charter | 1,274 |
| Washington Middle School | Record | Grady County | Cairo, 39828Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 686 |
| Eastside Elementary School | Record | Grady County | Cairo, 39828Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 620 |
| Southside Elementary School | Record | Grady County | Cairo, 39828Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 564 |
| Shiver Elementary School | Record | Grady County | Pelham, 31779Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 478 |
| Whigham Elementary School | Record | Grady County | Whigham, 39897Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 439 |
| Northside Elementary School | Record | Grady County | Cairo, 39828Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 344 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,136
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Grady County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grady County, Georgia?
Grady County maintains a streamlined educational infrastructure with seven public schools serving 4,405 students. The system includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all managed by a single unified district. This layout ensures a consistent academic path for families from preschool through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Grady County, Georgia?
The Grady County district manages the entire local student population, with Cairo High School serving as its flagship institution for 1,274 students. Notably, the county incorporates charter options into its public system, with Cairo High operating as a charter school. This unique structure represents over 14% of the county's total school inventory.
What is the school experience like in Grady County?
Education in Grady County takes place across four town-based schools and three rural campuses. The average school size is 629 students, ranging from the large Cairo High School to Shiver Elementary with 478 students. This balance offers families a choice between community-centered town schools and quieter rural environments.
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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.