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Best Bartow County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 18,863 students in Bartow County, GA (there are 7 private schools, serving 380 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Bartow County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bartow County, GA are Cartersville Middle School, Pine Log Elementary School and Cartersville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartow County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bartow County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Bartow County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cartersville Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
825 Douthit Ferry Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3666
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Pine Log Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1095 Cass Pine Log Rd
Rydal, GA 30171
(770) 606-5864
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Cartersville High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 E Church St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Euharlee Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1058 Euharlee Rd
Kingston, GA 30145
(770) 606-5872
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cartersville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
340 Old Mill Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-0983
Gr: 4-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mission Road Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 Mission Rd Sw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5863
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1502 Old Alabama Rd
Taylorsville, GA 30178
(770) 606-5867
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Adairsville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
118 N Franklin St
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 606-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Cloverleaf Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
291 Highway 20 Spur
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5847
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Pleasant Valley Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5403
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Woodland Middle School At Euharlee
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1061 Euharlee Rd
Kingston, GA 30145
(770) 606-5871
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Adairsville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
485 Old Highway 41 Nw
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 606-5842
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
White Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 Colonel Way
White, GA 30184
(770) 606-5869
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Cass Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
195 Fire Tower Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5846
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Woodland High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Old Alabama Rd Se
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5870
Gr: 9-12 | 1,456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Adairsville High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
519 Old Highway 41 Nw
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 606-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Hamilton Crossing Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5849
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1818.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Old Alabama Rd Se
Emerson, GA 30137
(770) 606-5848
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1919.
Cass High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Colonel Way Ne
White, GA 30184
(770) 606-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,570 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2020.
Red Top Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
224 Old Alabama Rd Se
Emerson, GA 30137
(770) 606-5865
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2121.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Hardin Bridge Rd
Kingston, GA 30145
(770) 606-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Cartersville Primary School
200 Carter Grove Blvd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-1733
Gr: PK-3 | 1,507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Dodge County Elementary School
167 Orphans Cemetery Road
Cassville, GA 30123
(478) 374-6690
Gr: 3-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bartow County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bartow County, GA include Cartersville Middle School, Pine Log Elementary School and Cartersville High School.
How many public schools are located in Bartow County?
23 public schools are located in Bartow County.
What percentage of students in Bartow County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Bartow County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bartow County?
Bartow County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Bartow County are often viewed compared to one another?

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