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Cairo High School

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Cairo High School ranks 236 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

236^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 48% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Cairo High School is a public high school serving 1,298 students in grades 9-12 in Cairo, Georgia. The school is part of the Grady County School District, which is ranked 97 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of the Grady County district, Cairo High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years. The school's four-year graduation rates have been slightly below the state average, ranging from 84.4% to 89.3%. Additionally, Cairo High School's proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessments are significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas, with 2024-2025 rates ranging from 28.1% to 41.4% compared to the state averages of 40.4% to 44.9%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Cairo High School to nearby schools, such as Bainbridge High School, it becomes evident that Cairo High School is underperforming. Bainbridge High School, located about 16.7 miles away, consistently outperforms Cairo High School in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, and test scores. While the consistent underperformance of Cairo High School suggests systemic challenges, there may be opportunities for improvement by analyzing the practices of higher-performing nearby schools and ensuring that all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

1,317

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,266

Per pupil spending ?

89.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

455 5th St SE
Cairo, GA 39828

(229) 377-2222

District: Grady County

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.6%

African American:

29.9%

Hispanic:

29.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 26th percentile in 2015 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓90% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 22 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (36% vs 42% meeting standards)

!American Literature and Composition scores 12 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg37%

Georgia avg42%

236^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 48%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From bottom 26% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

97^th of 206Grady 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
2025	39.2	236 of 452	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.5	258 of 458	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.1	302 of 442	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	19.6	340 of 429	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.5	325 of 410	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.1	353 of 438	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.1	343 of 428	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	18.0	351 of 420	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	27.1	308 of 426	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	25.5	323 of 435	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	30.5	331 of 425	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	34.1	310 of 425	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	45.2	232 of 396	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.9	252 of 402	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.9	213 of 384	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.9	194 of 372	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	49.9	202 of 370	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	50.0	185 of 358	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	60.6	111 of 335	66.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I41%-4 vs state

Biology40%-4 vs state

United States History34%-4 vs state

American Literature and Composition28%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cairo High School	Public	9-12	455 5th St SE	Cairo	39828	Grady County	Grady County	No	No	No	No	(229) 377-2222	1,317	79	16.6	89.6%	482 (36.6%)	394 (29.9%)	387 (29.4%)	7 (0.5%)	9 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (2.9%)	39.2	236^th of 452 public high schools	47.8%		36.5	258^th of 458 public high schools	43.7%	22	28.1	41.4	39.8	34.1				$10,266	$683	$9,583
T J Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	400 S Pinetree Blvd	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 227-2764	11	3	3.6	72.7%	0 (0.0%)	10 (90.9%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Thomasville High School	Public	9-12	315 S Hansell St	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomasville City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 225-2634	742	50	14.9	87.7%	231 (31.1%)	467 (62.9%)	26 (3.5%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.2%)	15.5	387^th of 452 public high schools	14.4%		29.9	296^th of 458 public high schools	35.4%	91	26.3	17.6	7.6	6.1				$14,739	$1,207	$13,532
Thomas County Central High School	Public	9-12	4686 US Highway 84 Byp W	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomas County	No	No	No	No	(229) 225-5050	1,633	113	14.4	87.6%	915 (56.0%)	517 (31.7%)	126 (7.7%)	23 (1.4%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (2.8%)	41.5	218^th of 452 public high schools	51.8%		51	180^th of 458 public high schools	60.7%	38	38.0	32.2	44.7	28.1				$15,190	$884	$14,306
Bishop Hall	Public	8-12	220 N Pinetree Blvd	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomas County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 227-1397	143	13	11.0	100.0%	93 (65.0%)	38 (26.6%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	27.7	314^th of 452 public high schools	30.5%		21.1	352^nd of 458 public high schools	23.1%	38	22.0	27.3	34.5	28.6	0.0	23.5	0.0
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development	Public	9-12	200 N Pinetree Blvd	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomas County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 227-3222	45	6	8.1	100.0%	15 (33.3%)	28 (62.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)
Bainbridge High School	Public	9-12	1 Bearcat Blvd	Bainbridge	39819	Decatur County	Decatur County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 248-2230	1,192	90	13.2	98.7%	413 (34.6%)	569 (47.7%)	165 (13.8%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (2.9%)	47.2	182^nd of 452 public high schools	59.7%		59.2	137^th of 458 public high schools	70.1%	45	29.2	45.7	43.4	51.0				$14,403	$1,347	$13,056
Pelham High School	Public	9-12	720 Barrow Ave SW	Pelham	31779	Mitchell County	Pelham City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 294-8623	381	35	11.0	97.4%	141 (37.0%)	202 (53.0%)	33 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	35.7	264^th of 452 public high schools	41.6%		29	300^th of 458 public high schools	34.5%	36	28.6	43.1	37.4	24.1				$15,527	$1,289	$14,238

Frequently Asked Questions about Cairo High School

How many students attend Cairo High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,317 students attended Cairo High School.

Is Cairo High School a good school?

Cairo High School ranks 236^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cairo High School?

Students at Cairo High School are 37% White, 30% African American, 29% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Cairo High School?

Cairo High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eastside Elementary School
Elementary : Shiver Elementary School
Elementary : Southside Elementary School
Elementary : Whigham Elementary School
Middle : Washington Middle School

What district is Cairo High School in?

Grady County

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