For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,878 students in Polk County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Polk County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
7,878 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
526 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Polk County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,960 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
18%
# Black Students
1,023 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
13%
36%
# White Students
4,357 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
55%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
492 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
337
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
576
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
566
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
559
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
573
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
551
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
526
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
574
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
548
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
633
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
718
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
669
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
575
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
473
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,449 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,745 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,449
$14,266
Spending / Student
$11,745
$13,395
Best Polk County School District Public Schools (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.
Eastside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Prospect Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rockmart High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
990 Cartersville Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432
Grades: 9-12
| 950 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Rockmart Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Knox Mountain Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(678) 757-1479
Rockmart, GA 30153
(678) 757-1479
Grades: 6-8
| 706 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Van Wert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 Atlanta Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Polk County School District?
Polk County School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,878 students.
What is the rank of Polk County School District?
Polk County School District is ranked #164 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County School District?
55% of Polk County School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Polk County School District?
Polk County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Polk County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,745 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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