Top 3 Best Polk County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,369 students in Polk County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, GA are Harpst Academy, Cedartown High School and Rockmart High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Polk County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rockmart High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).

Best Polk County Public High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harpst Academy
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Fletcher St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500
Grades: 7-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Cedartown High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
167 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0490
Grades: 9-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: #33.
Rockmart High School
Math: 8% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
990 Cartersville Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Polk County, GA

Polk County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Morgan Valley Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-3151
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
120 Gordon Street
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Grades: PK-K
| 310 students
510 Piedmont Avenue
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-6924
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
2172 Vinson Mountian Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
330 West Avenue
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Polk County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, GA include Harpst Academy, Cedartown High School and Rockmart High School.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County, GA?
3 public high schools are located in Polk County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County, GA?
Polk County, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).

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