What grades does Cook County Middle School serve?

Cook County Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Sparks area.

Where is Cook County Middle School located?

Cook County Middle School is a rural school in Sparks, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cook County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cook County Middle School is 11.9:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Sparks, GA?

Schools in Sparks include Cook County Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Sparks area.

GAMiddleCalendar available · 68 events · Auto-updating

Cook County Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Sparks, Georgia|Cook County

Sparks, GA 31647

Never miss a day at Cook County Middle School.

Sync this calendar to your phone.

Auto-updates all year · $29.99/yr

Upcoming Events

Aug

Mon

Pre-planningStaff Day

Aug

Wed

First Day of SchoolEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Aug

Wed

First Day of School🎉Event

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Labor Day HolidayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Tue

Teacher InService ✏Staff Day

View all 68 events →

Also available for your address

Sync all 68 events to your phone

Plus waste, sports, holidays, and more.

School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

666

Student:Teacher

11.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

Cook County

Econ. Disadvantaged

70.1%

Phone

(229)549-5999

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

25%

21th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

27%

37th percentile in GA

Chronic Absenteeism

7.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

69 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.3:1

Near average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

713

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

51.98

81% fully certified

Counselors

1.62

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,353

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,737

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,849

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 55%Local 30%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

36.2%

Below 150% poverty line

5.7%

Unemployment rate

19.1%

Uninsured residents

18.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

375

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

359

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

54%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

108 (30%)

Specific Learning Disability

104 (29%)

Other Health Impairment

46 (13%)

Autism

36 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

19 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

9 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

640

Current enrollment

Declining(-16% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Pre-planning

Staff Day

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

First Day of School🎉

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Cook County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Teacher InService ✏	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Break 🍂	Break	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Cook County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break 🍂	Break	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Teacher InService ✏	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Cook County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break 🦃	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Teacher InService ✏	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break Christmas Break - Cook County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Holidays 🎄	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Christmas Holidays 🎄	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher InService ✏	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Students Return for Second Semester 🎉	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Cook County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 👨🏾‍💼	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Break ❄	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Break Winter Break - Cook County Schools	Break	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Teacher InService ✏	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	March Holiday 🌞	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	March Holiday March Holiday - Cook County Schools	Holiday	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	Teacher InService ✏	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Cook County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	🌷Spring Break🌷	Break	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last Day of School & Graduation 👨🏼‍🎓	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Cook County Schools	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Post Planning ✏	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Post Planning ✏	Staff Day	—