Top Rankings
Rome City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,357 students in Rome City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Rome City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
6,357 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
449 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rome City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 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 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.2%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
36%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
33%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
22%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,564 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,954 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$95 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,564
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,954
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Rome City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Central Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1502 Dean Ave Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-8310
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-8310
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Brown Fox Dr Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-9366
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-9366
Gr: PK-6 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Rome High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-9653
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-9653
Gr: 9-12 | 1,986 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Rome Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-4695
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-4695
Gr: 7-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Lavender Dr Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 235-8836
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 235-8836
Gr: PK-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8 S Elm St Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 232-5313
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 232-5313
Gr: PK-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Anna K. Davie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 E Main St Sw
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-4913
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-4913
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Main Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 Watters St Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 295-7180
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 295-7180
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rome City School District?
Rome City School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,357 students.
What is the rank of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District is ranked #133 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rome City School District?
36% of Rome City School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Rome City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,954 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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