For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,789 students in Cedartown, GA (there are , serving 20 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Cedartown, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cedartown, GA are Cherokee Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Youngs Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedartown, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Cedartown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cedartown, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 Evergreen Ln
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0831
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0831
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Youngs Grove Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Wooten Rd
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,521 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Philpot St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Cedartown Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1664 Syble W Brannon Pkwy
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 749-8850
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 749-8850
Gr: 6-8 | 1,000 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
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 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Cedartown, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Polk Crossroads Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
330 West Avenue
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cedartown, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cedartown, GA include Cherokee Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Youngs Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cedartown?
7 public schools are located in Cedartown.
What percentage of students in Cedartown go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Cedartown are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedartown?
Cedartown public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cedartown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cedartown include: Youngs Grove Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School, Cherokee Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School vs. Cherokee Elementary School
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