For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 9,177 students in Cartersville, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 163 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Cartersville, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Cartersville, GA are Cartersville Middle School, Cloverleaf Elementary School and Mission Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cartersville, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Cartersville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cartersville, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cartersville Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Douthit Ferry Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3666
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3666
Grades: 6-8
| 1,027 students
Rank: #22.
Cloverleaf Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
291 Highway 20 Spur
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5847
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5847
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #33.
Mission Road Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Mission Rd Sw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5863
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5863
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Cartersville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 Old Mill Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-0983
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-0983
Grades: 3-5
| 952 students
Rank: #55.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Pleasant Valley Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5403
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5403
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #66.
Cass Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Fire Tower Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5846
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5846
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #77.
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hamilton Crossing Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5849
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5849
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #88.
Woodland High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Old Alabama Rd Se
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5870
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,461 students
Rank: #99.
Cartersville High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 E Church St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3200
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,422 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 Etowah Dr
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-1733
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-1733
Grades: PK-2
| 1,076 students
Cartersville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bartow County Transition Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
738 Grassdale Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5175
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5175
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bartow Crossroads Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1675 Cassville Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5800
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Stars Preschool Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1653 Cassville Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5800
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cartersville, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Cartersville, GA include Cartersville Middle School, Cloverleaf Elementary School and Mission Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cartersville, GA?
10 public schools are located in Cartersville, GA.
What percentage of students in Cartersville, GA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Cartersville, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cartersville, GA?
Cartersville, GA public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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