For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,745 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 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), 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 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
7,745 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
498 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Polk County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
27%
20%
% Black
13%
36%
% White
54%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,663 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,946 is less than the state median of $13,452. 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
$12,663
$14,327
Spending / Student
$11,946
$13,452
Best Polk County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Prospect Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 Evergreen Ln
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Youngs Grove Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Wooten Rd
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Cedartown High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
167 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0490
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0490
Gr: 9-12 | 1,448 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Philpot St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Rockmart High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
990 Cartersville Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Van Wert Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
370 Atlanta Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Polk County School District?
Polk County School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,745 students.
What is the rank of Polk County School District?
Polk County School District is ranked #166 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County School District?
54% of Polk County School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Polk County School District?
Polk County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, 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 $11,946 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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