Serving 1,081 students in grades 6-8, Cartersville Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,081 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cartersville Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 29.3 square miles around Cartersville, GA. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 10.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cartersville Middle School's student population of 1,081 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,081 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cartersville Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cartersville Middle School is 0.66, 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
#571 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Purple Hurricanes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cartersville Middle School's ranking?
Cartersville Middle School is ranked #571 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cartersville Middle School often compared to?
Cartersville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Top Middle School, Cass Middle School, Adairsville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cartersville Middle School?
1,081 students attend Cartersville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cartersville Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cartersville Middle School?
Cartersville Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cartersville Middle School offer ?
Cartersville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cartersville Middle School part of?
Cartersville Middle School is part of Cartersville City School District.
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