South Georgia Times

Among the many ethnicities represented in Cook County schools, white was the most prevalent among Cook County students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Of the 2,879 students attending Cook County schools, 49.5% were white. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 32.3% of Cook County student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Cook County, representing 49.5% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 1% when compared to the previous year.

As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.

School name	Most prevalent ethnic group	% of Total Student Population	Total Enrollment
Cook Elementary School	White	50%	630
Cook High School	White	50%	864
Cook County Middle School	White	50%	700
Cook Primary School	White	48%	685