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Cook High School

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Cook High School ranks 100 th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

100^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 78% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Cook High School in Adel, GA, serves 895 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Cook County district, and has earned a 4-star rating while ranking in the top 22% of Georgia high schools.

This school has one of the most impressive turnarounds in the region. Over the past decade, Cook High School climbed from the 43rd percentile in 2018-2019 to the 78th percentile in 2025-2026—a jump of 151 spots in statewide rankings. The most dramatic improvement came in Algebra I, where proficiency soared from 41.6% to 71.9% in just one year, now sitting nearly 24 points above the state average. Graduation rates are equally remarkable, holding above 95% for five straight years and reaching 98.5% in 2024-2025—more than 11 points above the state average. When compared to nearby Berrien High School, Cook outperforms it in Algebra I by nearly 32 percentage points and has a higher graduation rate, though Berrien edges ahead in Biology and American Literature. Cook also surpasses Lanier County High School in Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History, while maintaining a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

One area of concern is chronic absenteeism, which rose to 20.0% in 2025-2026—higher than both the district and state averages, and notably above Berrien's 15.6%. While this is a significant improvement from the 27.4% rate the previous year, it remains a metric to watch. The school also shows mixed performance across subjects: it outperforms the state in Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History, but American Literature scores lag behind. Cook spends $12,269 per student, which is more efficient than Lanier County's $14,068 while achieving stronger overall results. For parents, this school offers a proven track record of academic growth and exceptional graduation outcomes, though attendance and literacy support are areas worth monitoring.

895

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,269

Per pupil spending ?

63.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9900 Highway 37
Adel, GA 31620

(229) 896-2213

District: Cook County

Feeder schools for Cook High School:

Elementary:	Cook Elementary School
	Cook Primary School
Middle:	Cook County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.3%

African American:

34.4%

Hispanic:

14.3%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 44th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (54% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Georgia high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg56%

Georgia avg45%

100^th of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 34 pts since 2016

From bottom 44% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

74^th of 201Cook County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	61.9	100 of 455	78.0%	★★★★☆
2025	47.1	184 of 451	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.0	138 of 454	69.6%	★★★★☆
2023	57.3	136 of 448	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.1	185 of 431	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.2	117 of 410	71.5%	★★★★☆
2019	35.7	251 of 438	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.2	247 of 428	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.2	249 of 420	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.2	238 of 426	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	31.7	284 of 435	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.2	251 of 425	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.1	203 of 425	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	44.7	234 of 396	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.2	256 of 402	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	58.4	110 of 376	70.7%	★★★★☆
2025	38.3	193 of 391	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.1	122 of 382	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.6	133 of 384	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.3	138 of 372	62.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	60.7	106 of 431	75.4%	★★★★☆
2025	39.4	234 of 438	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.9	139 of 435	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.4	164 of 433	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.4	150 of 430	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	74.7	37 of 298	87.6%	★★★★☆
2025	52.4	104 of 312	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.2	70 of 315	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.3	45 of 308	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	64.6	78 of 295	73.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	62.7	97 of 436	77.8%	★★★★☆
2025	53.8	149 of 442	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.7	124 of 436	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	60.3	118 of 436	72.9%	★★★★☆
2022	52.0	158 of 427	63.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	46.0	158 of 338	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	30.8	240 of 347	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.4	220 of 344	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.3	135 of 343	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.0	104 of 331	68.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	54.1	116 of 334	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.4	170 of 341	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.9	140 of 346	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.3	141 of 343	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.4	152 of 339	55.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)88th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)78th percentile~ school

Female (2026)75th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2026)71st percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)65th percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2026)53rd percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I72%+24 vs state

Biology50%+3 vs state

United States History41%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cook High School	Public	9-12	9900 Highway 37	Adel	31620	Cook County	Cook County	No	No	No	No	(229) 896-2213	895	67	13.4		414 (46.3%)	308 (34.4%)	128 (14.3%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.0%)	61.9	100^th of 455 public high schools	78.0%		47.1	184^th of 451 public high schools	59.2%	84	71.9	49.8	40.7	$12,269	$656	$11,613
Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	1015 Exum Rd	Nashville	31639	Berrien County	Berrien County	Yes	No	No	No	(229) 686-6576	61	1	46.9	90.2%	49 (80.3%)	3 (4.9%)	3 (4.9%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.2%)	78.4	45^th of 455 public high schools	90.1%		46.8	186^th of 451 public high schools	58.8%	141		75.0	45.4	$17,890	$222	$17,669
Berrien High School	Public	9-12	500 E Smith Ave	Nashville	31639	Berrien County	Berrien County	No	No	No	No	(229) 686-7428	850	57	14.9	85.2%	593 (69.8%)	104 (12.2%)	94 (11.1%)	10 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.5%)	45.5	187^th of 455 public high schools	58.9%		53.6	151^st of 451 public high schools	66.5%	36	40.1	52.5	38.2	$11,774	$403	$11,371
Discovery Regional High School	Public	9-12	245 North Robinson Street	Lenox	31637	Cook County	State Specialty Schools I- Discovery Regional High School	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(229) 546-4094	136	16	8.7		10 (7.4%)	113 (83.1%)	9 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	2.8	454^th of 455 public high schools	0.2%					(n/a)		0.0	0.0	$15,636	$309	$15,328
Lanier County High School	Public	9-12	52 W Patten Ave	Lakeland	31635	Lanier County	Lanier County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 482-3868	478	34	14.2	96.9%	258 (54.0%)	130 (27.2%)	59 (12.3%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.6%)	38.7	230^th of 455 public high schools	49.5%		38.2	242^nd of 451 public high schools	46.3%	12	44.3	41.9	29.5	$14,068	$913	$13,155

Frequently Asked Questions about Cook High School

What district is Cook High School in?

Cook County

What is the racial makeup of Cook High School?

Students at Cook High School are 46% White, 34% African American, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Cook High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 895 students attended Cook High School.

What schools feed into Cook High School?

Cook High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cook Elementary School
Elementary : Cook Primary School
Middle : Cook County Middle School

Is Cook High School a good school?

Cook High School ranks 100^th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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