For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,721 students in Rockmart, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Rockmart, GA are Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Rockmart Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockmart, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Rockmart have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rockmart, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
528 Holly Springs Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 443-2140
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 443-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Prospect Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Rockmart Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Knox Mountain Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(678) 757-1479
Rockmart, GA 30153
(678) 757-1479
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Van Wert Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
370 Atlanta Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rockmart, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Morgan Valley Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-3151
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-3151
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
120 Gordon Street
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Gr: PK-K | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
510 Piedmont Avenue
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-6924
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-6924
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
2172 Vinson Mountian Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockmart, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockmart, GA include Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Rockmart Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rockmart?
5 public schools are located in Rockmart.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockmart?
Rockmart public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Rockmart are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rockmart include: Eastside Elementary School vs. Van Wert Elementary School, Van Wert Elementary School vs. Eastside Elementary School, Rockmart Middle School vs. Rockmart High School
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