For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,541 students in Polk County, GA (there are , serving 20 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Polk County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Polk County, GA are Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School, Cherokee Elementary School and Eastside 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 27% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), 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 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Polk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
528 Holly Springs Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 443-2140
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 443-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 Evergreen Ln
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Prospect Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Grades: PK-5
| 771 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
Cedartown High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
167 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0490
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0490
Grades: 9-12
| 1,521 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rockmart High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
990 Cartersville Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432
Grades: 9-12
| 967 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Youngs Grove Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Wooten Rd
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #88.
Cedartown Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1664 Syble W Brannon Pkwy
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 749-8850
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 749-8850
Grades: 6-8
| 1,000 students
Rank: #99.
Rockmart Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Knox Mountain Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(678) 757-1479
Rockmart, GA 30153
(678) 757-1479
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #1010.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Philpot St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #1111.
Van Wert Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 Atlanta Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 41 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Morgan Valley Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-3151
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-3151
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
120 Gordon Street
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Grades: PK-K
| 310 students
510 Piedmont Avenue
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-6924
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-6924
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
2172 Vinson Mountian Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Polk Crossroads Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
330 West Avenue
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, Cherokee Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Polk County?
12 public schools are located in Polk County.
What percentage of students in Polk County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Polk County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
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 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Polk County include: Cedartown High School vs. Rockmart High School, Rockmart High School vs. Cedartown High School, Youngs Grove Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School
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