For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,893 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
7,893 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
538 Teachers
121,732 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
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,041 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
19%
# Black Students
1,011 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
13%
36%
# White Students
4,299 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
54%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
495 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
327
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
574
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
576
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
566
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
530
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
568
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
544
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
541
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
577
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
572
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
729
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
660
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
616
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
513
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,426 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,722 is less than the state median of $13,365. 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
$12,426
$14,234
Spending / Student
$11,722
$13,365
Best Polk County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary 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
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary 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
| 771 students
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary 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
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
Cedartown High 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
| 1,521 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rockmart High 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
| 967 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Youngs Grove Elementary 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
| 511 students
Rank: #77.
Cedartown Middle 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
| 1,000 students
Rank: #88.
Rockmart Middle 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
| 679 students
Rank: #99.
Northside Elementary 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
| 509 students
Rank: #1010.
Van Wert Elementary 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
| 687 students
Rank: #1111.
Harpst Academy
(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: PK-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Polk County School District?
Polk County School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,893 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?
54% of Polk County School District students are White, 26% 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 higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Polk County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,722 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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