Crisp County High School

Crisp County
2402 Cougar Alley
Cordele, GA 31015
1,093 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Crisp County High School, located in Cordele, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Crisp County School District. As the home of the "Cougars," the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and student development. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Crisp County High School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience by supporting a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. By providing a structured and supportive environment, the school strives to cultivate strong character and leadership skills among its student body. For families and community members, the school district’s website serves as a central hub for information regarding school calendars, educational policies, and district-wide initiatives.
1,093
Total Students
59.1
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    633 (57.9 %)
  • White
    343 (31.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    77 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    14 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Crisp County
Phone: (229)276-3430
Website: http://www.crispschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,093
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 974
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 338
Grade 10 305
Grade 11 229
Grade 12 221
Gender Ratio