Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2026)

Best Polk County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,529 students in Polk County, GA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, GA are Cedartown High School, Rockmart High School and Harpst Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Polk County, GA public high schools have an score of 28% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.

Polk County, GA public high school have a of 86%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Rockmart High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cedartown High School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
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167 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0490

Gr: 9-12 | 1,521 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #22.

Rockmart High School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 20-24%)
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990 Cartersville Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432

Gr: 9-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #33.

Harpst Academy

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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740 Fletcher St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500

Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Polk County, GA

Polk County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Elm Street Middle School (Closed 2008)

100 Morgan Valley Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-3151

Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Euharlee Kindergarten (Closed 2010)

120 Gordon Street
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821

Gr: PK-K | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Goodyear Elementary School (Closed 2010)

510 Piedmont Avenue
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-6924

Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Inner Harbour - The Springs High School (Closed 2009)

2172 Vinson Mountian Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821

Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Polk Crossroads Academy (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

330 West Avenue
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, GA?

The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, GA include Cedartown High School, Rockmart High School and Harpst Academy.

How many public high schools are located in Polk County?

3 public high schools are located in Polk County.

What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?

Polk County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

Which public high schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Polk County include: Cedartown High School vs. Rockmart High School, Rockmart High School vs. Cedartown High School