For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 951 students in Adel, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Adel, GA is Cook High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adel, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Adel have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Adel, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cook High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Adel, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cook High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9900 Highway 37
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2213
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2213
Gr: 9-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Adel, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 North Hutchinson Street
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2294
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Adel, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Adel, GA include Cook High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adel?
1 public high schools are located in Adel.
What is the racial composition of students in Adel?
Adel public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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