For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,306 students in Sparks, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Sparks, GA are Cook County Middle School and Cook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparks, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Sparks have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Sparks, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cook County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-5999
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-5999
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1512 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-6250
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-6250
Grades: 3-5
| 640 students
Sparks, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Comprehensive Psychoed. Services Of South Georgia (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
302 South Goodman
Sparks, GA 31647
(912) 549-6077
Sparks, GA 31647
(912) 549-6077
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sparks, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Sparks, GA include Cook County Middle School and Cook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sparks?
2 public schools are located in Sparks.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparks?
Sparks public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sparks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sparks include: Cook Elementary School vs. Cook County Middle School, Cook County Middle School vs. Cook Elementary School
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