For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 766 students in Cordele, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Cordele, GA is Crisp County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cordele, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Cordele have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cordele, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crisp County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1116 E 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3460
Cordele, GA 31010
(229) 276-3460
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Crisp Rydc
Alternative School
130 Haralson Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Cordele, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 N 15th St
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3425
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3425
Gr: 3-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
1001 Blackshear Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3415
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3415
Gr: PK-2 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Crossroads Alternative Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1120 24th Avenue East
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3460
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-3460
Flint Area Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
607 East 8th Ave
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 273-5653
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 273-5653
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cordele, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cordele, GA include Crisp County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cordele?
2 public middle schools are located in Cordele.
What is the racial composition of students in Cordele?
Cordele public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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