Top Rankings
Cartersville City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,036 students in Cartersville City School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public middle schools in Georgia.
Public Middle School in Cartersville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
641 Schools
# Students
4,497 Students
459,471 Students
# Teachers
295 Teachers
31,572 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Cartersville City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
992 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
20,256 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,016 Students
80,359 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
18%
# Black Students
898 Students
175,452 Students
% Black Students
20%
38%
# White Students
2,228 Students
160,973 Students
% White Students
50%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
277 Students
20,853 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
145
978
# Students in K Grade:
321
5,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
342
5,788
# Students in 2nd Grade:
301
5,727
# Students in 3rd Grade:
324
5,792
# Students in 4th Grade:
317
6,125
# Students in 5th Grade:
313
8,297
# Students in 6th Grade:
350
125,566
# Students in 7th Grade:
341
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
345
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
349
8,758
# Students in 10th Grade:
371
6,361
# Students in 11th Grade:
349
5,329
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
4,756
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,408 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 87% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,746 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,408
$14,266
Spending / Student
$12,746
$13,395
Best Cartersville City School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cartersville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Douthit Ferry Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3666
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3666
Grades: 6-8
| 1,036 students
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
