Bartow County School District

65 Gilreath Road Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Bartow County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 14,156 students in Bartow County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Bartow County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
14,156 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
936 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bartow County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#98 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
39%
35%
40%
35%
40%
93%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
18%
19%
% Black
10%
36%
% White
66%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,164 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,291 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$186 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$160 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,164
$14,305
Spending / Student
$11,291
$13,431

Best Bartow County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Log Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1095 Cass Pine Log Rd
Rydal, GA 30171
(770) 606-5864
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Euharlee Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1058 Euharlee Rd
Kingston, GA 30145
(770) 606-5872
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Mission Road Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 Mission Rd Sw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5863
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1502 Old Alabama Rd
Taylorsville, GA 30178
(770) 606-5867
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Adairsville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
118 N Franklin St
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 606-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Cloverleaf Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
291 Highway 20 Spur
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5847
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Pleasant Valley Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5403
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Woodland Middle School At Euharlee
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1061 Euharlee Rd
Kingston, GA 30145
(770) 606-5871
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Adairsville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
485 Old Highway 41 Nw
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 606-5842
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
White Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 Colonel Way
White, GA 30184
(770) 606-5869
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Cass Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
195 Fire Tower Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5846
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Woodland High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Old Alabama Rd Se
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5870
Gr: 9-12 | 1,501 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Allatoona Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4150 New Hope Church Rd Se
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 606-5843
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Adairsville High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
519 Old Highway 41 Nw
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 606-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,233 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Hamilton Crossing Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5849
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Old Alabama Rd Se
Emerson, GA 30137
(770) 606-5848
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Cass High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Colonel Way Ne
White, GA 30184
(770) 606-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,623 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Red Top Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
224 Old Alabama Rd Se
Emerson, GA 30137
(770) 606-5865
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Hardin Bridge Rd
Kingston, GA 30145
(770) 606-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bartow County School District?
Bartow County School District manages 19 public schools serving 14,156 students.
What is the rank of Bartow County School District?
Bartow County School District is ranked #97 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bartow County School District?
66% of Bartow County School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bartow County School District?
Bartow County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Bartow County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,291 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,156 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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