For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,760 students in Cedartown, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Cedartown, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Cedartown, GA are Cherokee Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Cedartown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedartown, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Cedartown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cedartown, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 Evergreen Ln
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0831
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0831
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Cedartown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
167 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0490
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0490
Grades: 9-12
| 1,453 students
Rank: #44.
Youngs Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Wooten Rd
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #55.
Cedartown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1664 Syble W Brannon Pkwy
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 749-8850
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 749-8850
Grades: 6-8
| 1,035 students
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Philpot St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #77.
Harpst Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
740 Fletcher St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Cedartown, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Polk Crossroads Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
330 West Avenue
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cedartown, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Cedartown, GA include Cherokee Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Cedartown High School.
How many public schools are located in Cedartown?
7 public schools are located in Cedartown.
What percentage of students in Cedartown go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Cedartown are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedartown?
Cedartown public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cedartown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cedartown include: Youngs Grove Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School, Cherokee Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School vs. Cherokee Elementary School
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