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Best Polk County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,541 students in Polk County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Polk County, GA are Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Polk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
528 Holly Springs Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 443-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 Prospect Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
191 Evergreen Ln
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0831
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Youngs Grove Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Wooten Rd
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Cedartown High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
167 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0490
Gr: 9-12 | 1,448 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Rockmart Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Knox Mountain Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(678) 757-1479
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Philpot St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Rockmart High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
990 Cartersville Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Cedartown Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1664 Syble W Brannon Pkwy
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 749-8850
Gr: 6-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Van Wert Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Atlanta Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Harpst Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Fletcher St
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 schools in Polk County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Polk County, GA include Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Polk County?
12 public schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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