Grady County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,463 students in Grady County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Grady County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Grady County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 84% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,299 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
19%
# Black Students
1,317 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
29%
36%
# White Students
1,676 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
38%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
130 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
212
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
325
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
314
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
359
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
315
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
321
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
330
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
319
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
321
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
349
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
399
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
330
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
300
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
269
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,278 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,570 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Grady County School District?
Grady County School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,463 students.
What is the rank of Grady County School District?
Grady County School District is ranked #162 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grady County School District?
38% of Grady County School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grady County School District?
Grady County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Grady County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,570 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,463 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
