With a professional staff of 354 and an outstanding teacher-pupil ratio, the 4,581 students enrolled in the Grady County School System can expect a first-rate educational experience at any level.

There are five elementary schools, one middle school, and Cairo High School, home of the Syrupmakers. The Syrupmakers have long been considered a perennial power in the classroom and on the athletic field as well.

Grady County puts an emphasis on parental and community involvement. High-tech computers and automated media centers give the students hands-on experience.

As students evolve with personal skills, they may be directed to a college preparatory curriculum with an emphasis on math and science skills, or toward the Tech-Prep program, preparing them for the business world. Career awareness and exploration ideas are effectively presented at the upper school level.

Bainbridge College’s link with Grady County is extremely close since it is a mere 20 miles from Cairo. Hundreds of leaders in Grady county received their two-year degrees at the progressive institution which is a fully accredited unit of the University System of Georgia.

Thomas University is a private, career-oriented, four year liberal arts college loacted just minutes from Cairo, in Thomasville, Georgia.

Making a major contribution toward training the area labor force is Southwest Georgia Technical College in Thomasville. Providing a variety of diploma, certificate, and associate degrees, the college also works directly with Grady County in cooperation with the State of Georgia’s innovative “Quick Start” program. This program is geared to training new or expanding firms in Grady County. The Technical College also maintains extensive adult literacy and Continuing Education Services.