Middle Schools in Cook County

Cook County Middle School is the only middle school in Cook County, Georgia, serving grades 6 through 8 with 640 students in a rural South Georgia district that ranks in the middle tier of the state.

This single school defines the district's middle school performance, and its standout strength is advanced math. In Algebra I, the school posts a remarkable 96.6% proficiency rate—nearly double the state average of 48.1% and well above the district's 75.2%. This follows a perfect 100% score the prior year, showing consistent excellence in accelerated math. Eighth-grade math also beats the state (49.8% vs. 46.3%), and science exceeds state averages (33.8% vs. 29.7%). However, performance is uneven: 7th-grade math (40.1%) trails the state (42.0%), and 8th-grade social studies is a clear weak spot at 30.8% proficiency versus the state's 40.2%—a gap of nearly 10 points. The school has held a steady 3-star rating for three years, ranking in the 57th to 60th percentile statewide, indicating solid but not elite performance.

Attendance is a positive highlight, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.0%—better than both the district (17.1%) and state (17.7%). The school's scores mirror the district's exactly since it is the sole middle school, so its results drive the district's ranking. For parents, the takeaway is a stable school with an exceptional math pathway, particularly for students ready for Algebra I, but with room to improve in social studies and 7th-grade math. The consistent 3-star rating suggests a dependable educational environment, and the strong attendance culture supports learning. Note that English Language Arts scores are not yet available in this release and will be published in December, so a full picture of reading and writing performance is still pending.