Cartersville High School is a public high school in Cartersville, Georgia. Cartersville is a part of the Cartersville City School System. It was established in 1924 and teaches grades 9 to 12.
Serving 1,469 students in grades 9-12, Cartersville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cartersville High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of 29.3 square miles in Cartersville, GA. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cartersville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cartersville High School's student population of 1,469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Legacies - One Student at a Time
School Rankings
Cartersville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cartersville High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
20%
36%
White
47%
34%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cartersville High School's ranking?
Cartersville High School is ranked #671 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cartersville High School often compared to?
Cartersville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland High School, Cass High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cartersville High School?
The graduation rate of Cartersville High School is 92%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Cartersville High School?
1,469 students attend Cartersville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cartersville High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cartersville High School?
Cartersville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cartersville High School offer ?
Cartersville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cartersville High School part of?
Cartersville High School is part of Cartersville City School District.
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