Top Rankings
Rome City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,573 students in Rome City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Rome City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
6,573 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
493 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Rome City 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 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
144 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,483 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
18%
# Black Students
2,155 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
33%
36%
# White Students
1,436 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
22%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
352 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
233
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
471
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
510
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
453
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
456
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
455
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
461
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
473
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
495
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
471
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
638
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
586
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
471
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
400
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,056 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,161 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,056
$14,266
Spending / Student
$14,161
$13,395
Best Rome City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1502 Dean Ave Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-8310
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-8310
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
West End Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Brown Fox Dr Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-9366
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-9366
Grades: PK-6
| 983 students
Rank: #33.
Rome Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-4695
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-4695
Grades: 7-8
| 966 students
Rank: #44.
Rome High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-9653
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-9653
Grades: 9-12
| 2,095 students
Rank: #55.
West Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 Lavender Dr Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 235-8836
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 235-8836
Grades: PK-6
| 561 students
Rank: #66.
Elm Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 S Elm St Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 232-5313
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 232-5313
Grades: PK-6
| 569 students
Rank: #77.
Anna K. Davie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 E Main St Sw
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-4913
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-4913
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #88.
Main Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 Watters St Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 295-7180
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 295-7180
Grades: PK-6
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rome City School District?
Rome City School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,573 students.
What is the rank of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District is ranked #126 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rome City School District?
38% of Rome City School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Rome City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,161 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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