For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,480 students in Cedartown, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cedartown, GA are Cedartown High School and Harpst Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedartown, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Cedartown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Cedartown, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cedartown High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cedartown, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedartown High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
167 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0490
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0490
Gr: 9-12 | 1,448 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Harpst Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
740 Fletcher St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Cedartown, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Polk Crossroads Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
330 West Avenue
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cedartown, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cedartown, GA include Cedartown High School and Harpst Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Cedartown?
2 public high schools are located in Cedartown.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedartown?
Cedartown public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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