For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,720 students in Polk County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, GA are Rockmart Middle School, Cedartown Middle School and Harpst Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Polk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockmart Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Knox Mountain Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(678) 757-1479
Rockmart, GA 30153
(678) 757-1479
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Cedartown Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1664 Syble W Brannon Pkwy
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 749-8850
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 749-8850
Gr: 6-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, GA include Rockmart Middle School, Cedartown Middle School and Harpst Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County?
3 public middle schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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