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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Rome Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,545 students in Rome, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,548 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Rome, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rome, GA are Johnson Elementary School, Armuchee Primary School and Model High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rome, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Rome have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Rome, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1839 Morrison Camp Ground Rd
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-1830
Gr: PK-4 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Armuchee Primary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5075 Martha Berry Hwy Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 802-6758
Gr: PK-2 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Model High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3252 Calhoun Rd Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-1895
Gr: 8-12 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Model Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3200 Calhoun Hwy.
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-1827
Gr: PK-4 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Model Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
164 Barron Rd Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 290-8150
Gr: 5-7 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2903 Garden Lakes Blvd Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 236-1865
Gr: PK-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Armuchee High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4203 Martha Berry Hwy Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 236-1888
Gr: 6-12 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
East Central Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1502 Dean Ave Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-8310
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Coosa High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4454 Alabama Hwy Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 236-1870
Gr: 8-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Alto Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
528 Burnett Ferry Rd Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 236-1892
Gr: PK-4 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5 Brown Fox Dr Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-9366
Gr: PK-6 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Coosa Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Eagle Dr Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 236-1856
Gr: 5-7 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Rome High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-9653
Gr: 9-12 | 1,986 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Rome Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-4695
Gr: 7-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Lavender Dr Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 235-8836
Gr: PK-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8 S Elm St Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 232-5313
Gr: PK-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Anna K. Davie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24 E Main St Sw
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-4913
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Main Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Watters St Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 295-7180
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
200 Marable Way Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 295-6035
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rome, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rome, GA include Johnson Elementary School, Armuchee Primary School and Model High School.
How many public schools are located in Rome?
19 public schools are located in Rome.
What percentage of students in Rome go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Rome are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rome?
Rome public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Rome are often viewed compared to one another?

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