Cairo High School

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Cairo High School ranks 258 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cairo High School is a public high school serving 1,274 students in grades 9-12 in Cairo, Georgia. The school is part of the Grady County School District, which is ranked 94 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being a long-standing high school, Cairo High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 88.8% to 92.3% over the past 5 years, which is generally lower than the state average of around 83-84%. Additionally, Cairo High School's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are consistently below the state and county averages across all subject areas, with rates ranging from 28.3% to 43.5% in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 38.7% to 44.7%. The school also has a very high-poverty student population, with 100% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Bainbridge High School, which is 16.7 miles away, Cairo High School performs significantly worse on most metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. Despite the school's challenges, its per-student spending has remained lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, and it has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, which may be contributing factors to its academic struggles.

Detail:

Public 9-12

455 5th St SE
Cairo, GA 39828

(229) 377-2222

District: Grady County

SchoolDigger Rank:
258^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,718

Feeder schools for Cairo High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 1,298

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.8%

African American:

31.6%

Hispanic:

25.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cairo High School ranks worse than 56.3% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.48. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cairo High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Cairo High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.8%), African American (31.6%), Hispanic (25.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cairo High School is 16.3. (See more...)

Compare Cairo High School employs 79.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cairo High School is $8,718.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cairo High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Cairo High School 258^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Cairo High School in the ranking list.)

Grady County:

SchoolDigger ranks Grady County 94^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cairo High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	60.60	111^th	335	66.9%
2007	49.96	185^th	358	48.3%
2008	49.88	202^nd	370	45.4%
2009	52.88	194^th	372	47.8%
2010	46.95	213^th	384	44.5%
2011	44.94	252^nd	402	37.3%
2012	45.16	232^nd	396	41.4%
2013	34.07	310^th	425	27.1%
2014	30.47	331^st	425	22.1%
2015	25.54	323^rd	435	25.7%
2016	27.11	308^th	426	27.7%
2017	17.96	351^st	420	16.4%
2018	20.15	343^rd	428	19.9%
2019	19.14	353^rd	438	19.4%
2021	21.50	325^th	410	20.7%
2022	19.56	340^th	429	20.7%
2023	27.12	302^nd	442	31.7%
2024	36.48	258^th	458	43.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cairo High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1089	1089
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1074	1074
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1104	1104
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1129	1129
1994	670	439	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1123
1995	739	487	1	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1245
1996	739	487	1	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1245
1997	707	472	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	1195
1998	733	525	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1274
1999	694	551	5	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1266
2000	687	530	4	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	1237
2001	675	557	4	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	1252
2002	704	525	5	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	1255
2003	704	525	5	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	1255
2004	694	504	6	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	1226
2005	696	496	7	29	4	n/a	n/a	11	1243
2006	673	510	9	31	2	n/a	n/a	11	1236
2007	662	503	8	38	1	n/a	n/a	7	1219
2008	651	492	5	46	1	n/a	n/a	10	1205
2009	628	489	5	52	1	n/a	n/a	12	1187
2010	610	440	5	66	1	0	5	0	1127
2011	580	441	8	71	2	0	15	0	1117
2012	560	469	6	78	8	0	14	0	1135
2013	586	461	4	89	7	0	19	0	1166
2014	584	443	5	112	7	0	20	0	1171
2015	586	421	2	138	7	0	17	0	1171
2016	566	427	2	157	12	0	23	0	1187
2017	546	427	2	179	13	0	19	0	1186
2018	540	444	3	208	9	0	22	0	1226
2019	561	452	3	215	6	0	17	0	1254
2020	548	438	5	255	2	0	19	0	1267
2021	557	434	5	267	0	0	23	0	1286
2022	541	431	4	284	1	0	27	0	1288
2023	514	422	8	303	2	0	25	0	1274
2024	504	410	9	336	5	0	34	0	1298

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cairo High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1089	71.0	15.3	24.8
1991	1074	70.0	15.3	26.3
1992	1104	70.3	15.7	27.9
1993	1129	60.0	18.8	30
1994	1123	67.8	16.6	35.1
1995	1245	69.3	18.0	34.9
1996	1245	69.3	18.0	34.9
1997	1195	73.7	16.2	37.2
1998	1274	75.5	16.9	38.7
1999	1266	77.5	16.3	39.8
2000	1237	78.1	15.8	35.1
2001	1252	78.6	15.9	32.8
2002	1255	78.2	16.0	38.8
2003	1255	78.2	16.0	38.8
2004	1226	77.6	15.8	43.9
2005	1243	75.0	16.6	44.6
2006	1236	75.5	16.4	46.3
2007	1219	76.6	15.9	47.5
2008	1205	77.7	15.5	49.5
2009	1187	73.3	16.2	50
2010	1127	75.9	14.8	55.8
2011	1117	69.4	16.0	59.8
2012	1135	74.1	15.3	60.6
2013	1166	71.5	16.3	60.6
2014	1171	74.0	15.8	85.6
2015	1171	71.0	16.4	88.7
2016	1187	71.0	16.7	88.7
2017	1186	72.3	16.4	90.2
2018	1226	73.0	16.7	90.2
2019	1254	75.0	16.7	90.1
2020	1267	81.9	15.4	100
2021	1286	78.4	16.4	100
2022	1288	79.2	16.2	n/a
2023	1274	80.3	15.8	100
2024	1298	79.4	16.3	55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cairo High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1089	71.0	15.3	24.8
1991	1074	70.0	15.3	26.3
1992	1104	70.3	15.7	27.9
1993	1129	60.0	18.8	30
1994	1123	67.8	16.6	35.1
1995	1245	69.3	18.0	34.9
1996	1245	69.3	18.0	34.9
1997	1195	73.7	16.2	37.2
1998	1274	75.5	16.9	38.7
1999	1266	77.5	16.3	39.8
2000	1237	78.1	15.8	35.1
2001	1252	78.6	15.9	32.8
2002	1255	78.2	16.0	38.8
2003	1255	78.2	16.0	38.8
2004	1226	77.6	15.8	43.9
2005	1243	75.0	16.6	44.6
2006	1236	75.5	16.4	46.3
2007	1219	76.6	15.9	47.5
2008	1205	77.7	15.5	49.5
2009	1187	73.3	16.2	50
2010	1127	75.9	14.8	55.8
2011	1117	69.4	16.0	59.8
2012	1135	74.1	15.3	60.6
2013	1166	71.5	16.3	60.6
2014	1171	74.0	15.8	85.6
2015	1171	71.0	16.4	88.7
2016	1187	71.0	16.7	88.7
2017	1186	72.3	16.4	90.2
2018	1226	73.0	16.7	90.2
2019	1254	75.0	16.7	90.1
2020	1267	81.9	15.4	100
2021	1286	78.4	16.4	100
2022	1288	79.2	16.2	n/a
2023	1274	80.3	15.8	100
2024	1298	79.4	16.3	55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cairo High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$393 (4.7%)	$7,944 (95.3%)	$8,337
2018	$454 (5.2%)	$8,199 (94.8%)	$8,653
2019	$483 (5.5%)	$8,235 (94.5%)	$8,718

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cairo High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 353^rd of 438 High schools	Ranks 302^nd of 442 High schools	12.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Cairo High School)	15.5	25.2	9.7%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Grady County)	15.5	25.2	9.7%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Cairo High School)	25.2	14.2	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Grady County)	25.2	18.5	6.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Cairo High School)	22.4	30.6	8.2%
End of Course Biology (Grady County)	22.4	30.6	8.2%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Cairo High School)	19.8	25.4	5.6%
End of Course United States History (Grady County)	19.8	25.4	5.6%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1254	1274	1.6%
African American	452	422	6.6%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	3	8	166.7%
Hispanic	215	303	40.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	561	514	8.4%
Two or More Races	17	25	47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.1%	100%	9.9%

Schools Near Cairo High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	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	1,298	79	16.3	55.6%	504 (38.8%)	410 (31.6%)	336 (25.9%)	9 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (2.6%)	36.5	258^th of 458 public high schools	43.7%		27.1	302^nd of 442 public high schools	31.7%	44	31.3	43.5	31.5	28.3	$8,718	$483	$8,235
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	5	3	1.6		0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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	745	51	14.5	71.9%	235 (31.5%)	457 (61.3%)	27 (3.6%)	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.7%)	29.9	296^th of 458 public high schools	35.4%		29.3	287^th of 442 public high schools	35.1%	9	35.6	17.7	32.2	21.1	$11,635	$1,018	$10,618
Thomas County Central High School	Public	8-12	4686 US Highway 84 Byp W	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomas County	No	No	No	No	(229) 225-5050	1,580	107	14.7	48.4%	877 (55.5%)	511 (32.3%)	119 (7.5%)	19 (1.2%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	48 (3.0%)	51	180^th of 458 public high schools	60.7%		47.6	189^th of 442 public high schools	57.2%	9	38.1	45.8	49.7	33.4	$10,300	$431	$9,869
Bishop Hall Charter School	Public, Charter	8-12	220 N Pinetree Blvd	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomas County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(229) 227-1397	197	13	15.2	64.0%	120 (60.9%)	64 (32.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)	21.1	352^nd of 458 public high schools	23.1%		18.1	358^th of 442 public high schools	19.0%	6	17.8	35.5	26.1	17.6	$9,366	$318	$9,048
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	48	6	8.7	100.0%	18 (37.5%)	25 (52.1%)	3 (6.3%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)					$18,420	$559	$17,861
Bainbridge High School	Public	9-12	1 Bearcat Blvd	Bainbridge	39819	Decatur County	Decatur County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 248-2230	1,218	86	14.1	64.1%	447 (36.7%)	579 (47.5%)	152 (12.5%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (2.6%)	59.2	137^th of 458 public high schools	70.1%		46.9	197^th of 442 public high schools	55.4%	60	33.6	60.1	63.8	43.2	$9,318	$792	$8,526
Pelham High School	Public	9-12	720 Barrow Ave SW	Pelham	31779	Mitchell County	Pelham City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 294-8623	395	36	10.9	64.1%	169 (42.8%)	187 (47.3%)	32 (8.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	29	300^th of 458 public high schools	34.5%		18.1	359^th of 442 public high schools	18.8%	59	23.8	40.0	25.0	28.7	$10,737	$580	$10,156

Frequently Asked Questions about Cairo High School

What schools feed into Cairo High School?

Cairo High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eastside Elementary School
Elementary : Northside 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

Is Cairo High School a good school?

Cairo High School ranks 258^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cairo High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,298 students attended Cairo High School.

What is the racial makeup of Cairo High School?

Students at Cairo High School are 39% White, 32% African American, 26% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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