For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,065 students in Bartow County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bartow County, GA are Cartersville Middle School, Woodland Middle School At Euharlee and Adairsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartow County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Bartow County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bartow County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cartersville Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Douthit Ferry Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3666
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3666
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Woodland Middle School At Euharlee
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1061 Euharlee Rd
Kingston, GA 30145
(770) 606-5871
Kingston, GA 30145
(770) 606-5871
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Adairsville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 Old Highway 41 Nw
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 606-5842
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 606-5842
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Cass Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 Fire Tower Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5846
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5846
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Red Top Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
224 Old Alabama Rd Se
Emerson, GA 30137
(770) 606-5865
Emerson, GA 30137
(770) 606-5865
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Bartow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bartow County Transition Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
738 Grassdale Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5175
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5175
Bartow Crossroads Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1675 Cassville Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5800
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5800
1773 Trimble Hollow Rd Se
Adairsville, GA 30103
(706) 629-3282
Adairsville, GA 30103
(706) 629-3282
Gr: 5-12
Stars Preschool Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1653 Cassville Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5800
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5800
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bartow County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bartow County, GA include Cartersville Middle School, Woodland Middle School At Euharlee and Adairsville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bartow County?
5 public middle schools are located in Bartow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartow County?
Bartow County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Bartow County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bartow County include: Red Top Middle School vs. Cartersville Middle School, Adairsville Middle School vs. Cass Middle School, Adairsville Middle School vs. Cartersville Middle School
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