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 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,549 students in Rome City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
6,549 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
470 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Rome City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
141 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,380 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
18%
# Black Students
2,177 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
33%
36%
# White Students
1,504 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
23%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
343 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
228
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
489
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
466
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
454
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
465
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
456
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
480
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
489
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
458
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
527
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
648
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
533
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
453
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
403
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,097 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,213 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,097
$14,333
Spending / Student
$14,213
$13,458
Best Rome City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 Brown Fox Dr Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-9366
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-9366
Grades: PK-6
| 947 students
Rank: #22.
East Central Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1502 Dean Ave Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-8310
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-8310
Grades: PK-6
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Rome Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1020 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-4695
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-4695
Grades: 7-8
| 985 students
Rank: #44.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Lavender Dr Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 235-8836
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 235-8836
Grades: PK-6
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 S Elm St Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 232-5313
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 232-5313
Grades: PK-6
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Rome High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-9653
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-9653
Grades: 9-12
| 2,037 students
Rank: #77.
Main Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 Watters St Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 295-7180
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 295-7180
Grades: PK-6
| 455 students
Rank: #88.
Anna K. Davie Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 E Main St Sw
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-4913
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-4913
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rome City School District?
Rome City School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,549 students.
What is the rank of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District is ranked #132 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
37% of Rome City School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 5% 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 lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Rome City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,213 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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