Best Schools in Polk County, GA
Polk County, GA has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,894 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Polk County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Polk County, GA
The top high schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedartown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1453 Students
2. Rockmart High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 950 Students
3. Harpst Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk County, GA
The top middle schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedartown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
2. Rockmart Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, GA
The top elementary schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
2. Youngs Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
3. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
4. Eastside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students
5. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
6. Van Wert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
7. Cedar Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polk County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk County, GA has a total population of 42,853 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Polk County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Polk County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Polk County, GA
How many schools are in Polk County, GA?
Polk County, GA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,894 students in total.
How do schools in Polk County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Polk County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Polk County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Polk County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Polk County
2 places in Polk County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Polk County (11 schools)