Top Rankings
Rome City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,357 students in Rome City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Rome City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
6,357 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
449 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rome City 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 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
36%
20%
% Black
33%
36%
% White
22%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,642 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,432
$14,327
Spending / Student
$14,642
$13,452
Best Rome City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Central Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1502 Dean Ave Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-8310
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-8310
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Brown Fox Dr Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-9366
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-9366
Gr: PK-6 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Rome High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-9653
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-9653
Gr: 9-12 | 1,986 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Rome Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-4695
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-4695
Gr: 7-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Lavender Dr Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 235-8836
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 235-8836
Gr: PK-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8 S Elm St Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 232-5313
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 232-5313
Gr: PK-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Anna K. Davie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 E Main St Sw
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-4913
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-4913
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Main Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 Watters St Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 295-7180
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 295-7180
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rome City School District?
Rome City School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,357 students.
What is the rank of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District is ranked #133 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rome City School District?
36% of Rome City School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Rome City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,642 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.
