For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,529 students in Polk County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, GA are Cedartown High School, Rockmart High School and Harpst Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Polk County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rockmart High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Polk County (2026)
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.
Rockmart High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
990 Cartersville Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, GA include Cedartown High School, Rockmart High School and Harpst Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County?
3 public high schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Polk County include: Cedartown High School vs. Rockmart High School, Rockmart High School vs. Cedartown High School
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