Rome High School

1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,037 students in grades 9-12, Rome High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,037 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rome High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Rome High School's student population of 2,037 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,037 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
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School Rankings

Rome High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rome High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#1809 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
36%
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15%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
37%
18%
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Black
32%
36%
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White
24%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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93%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rome High School's ranking?
Rome High School is ranked #1809 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Rome High School often compared to?
Rome High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Model High School, Pepperell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rome High School?
The graduation rate of Rome High School is 93%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rome High School?
2,037 students attend Rome High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Rome High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rome High School?
Rome High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rome High School offer ?
Rome High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rome High School part of?
Rome High School is part of Rome City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,037 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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