Middle Schools in Bartow County

Bartow County is home to four middle schools—Cass Middle School, Adairsville Middle School, Woodland Middle School at Euharlee, and Red Top Middle School—serving grades 6-8 with a combined enrollment of about 3,000 students.

Woodland Middle School at Euharlee is the clear academic leader, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 70th percentile statewide. It outperforms the district and state in nearly every subject, particularly in 8th grade Social Studies (45.3% proficient) and 7th grade Math (46.4%). Cass Middle School and Adairsville Middle School both hold 3-star ratings and rank in the 64th percentile, offering solid, above-average academics. Red Top Middle School is the outlier, with a 2-star rating and 42nd percentile rank, struggling most in 8th grade Math (34.6% proficient) and Science (12.6%).

A standout strength across all four schools is advanced coursework. Every school achieves 91% or higher proficiency in Algebra I, far exceeding the state average of 48.1%, and all dramatically outperform the state in HS Physical Science—Adairsville hits 95% proficiency. Cass is particularly notable for a perfect 100% Algebra I pass rate. However, resource allocation tells a complex story: Red Top receives the highest per-student funding ($17,824) and lowest student-teacher ratio (13.1:1), yet still posts the lowest scores, likely tied to its high rate of economically disadvantaged students (83.5%). Chronic absenteeism is below the state average at all four schools, though Woodland has the highest rate (16.3%) despite its strong performance. Overall, families in Bartow County will find a high-performing leader in Woodland, reliable options in Cass and Adairsville, and a school in Red Top that receives significant support but faces ongoing challenges.